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We remember Clement Cecil Clay
We remember Clement Cecil Clay
Timeline
Timeline
1887
service
British Army
Private
1339
Essex Regiment
Source:846319
service
British Army
Sapper
159514
Royal Engineers
Source:846319
1973
death
Not War Related
Aged 87
Reigate
United Kingdom
Source:9026200
11th January 1973
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1339 | Essex Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 159514 | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
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WW1 service medal dug up in Reigate, UKI have literally just dug this up in garden (30/7/2017) there is a clear inscription on edge: "159514.RNR.C.C.CLAY. R.E."
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Death RegisterThis is an extract from the GRO Register of Deaths, recording 'Cecil Clement Clay' death in Q1 1973; Although first and second name are switched this ties in with his Probate record as the only Clement or Cecil Clay who died in Reigate, Surrey on 11/1/1973.Contributed by:
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Medal InscriptionEdge of medal bearing inscription '159514 RNR C.C.Clay RNR'Contributed by:
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Medal after cleaningFollowing the digging up the medal was cleaned and given a fresh ribbon
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John119042 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | John119042 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | John119042 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John119042 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John119042 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | John119042 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 service medal dug up in Reigate, UK | John119042 | |
| Death Register | John119042 | |
| Medal Inscription | John119042 | |
| Medal after cleaning | John119042 |
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