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We remember Philip Challen
We remember Philip Challen
Timeline
Timeline
1915
1917
1940
1940
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Philip |
| Initials | P |
| Last Name | Challen |
| Source | 761608 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | 3/18th Garhwal Rifles | Captain | |||
| Indian Army | 18th Royal Garhwal Rifles | 11th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| India General Service Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frances | mother | ||
| Frank Challen | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth T. | wife |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Jeff43050 |
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