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We remember Herbert Gerald Briggs
We remember Herbert Gerald Briggs
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
Source:7636402
4th May 1883
1897
enlistment
Source:7636402
15th September 1897
1897
service
Royal Navy
Naval Cadet
Source:7636402
15th September 1897
1905
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
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1st April 1905
1908
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
HMS Natal
Source:7636402
7th April 1908 - 7th February 1909
1916
service
Royal Navy
Commander
Source:7636402
31st December 1916
1917
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7636402
22nd May 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Herbert Gerald |
| Initials | HG |
| Last Name | Briggs, |
| Source | 7636402 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Naval Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | HMS Natal | Lieutenant | |||
| Royal Navy | Commander |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 |
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