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O'Neill, Edward
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
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O'Neill, Edward
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
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Full Name
O'Neill, Edward
Age
34
Incident Details
Wounds
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Particulars furnished: Hamilton, 15/01/1919.
Rank Name
Private
Service Number
8195
Service From Date
2 Jul 1914
Service To Date
30 Dec 1918
Reason For Discharge
[392 XVI] Army Order 265 paragraph 2d - those who, having served as soldiers and, being over military age have been discharged other than for misconduct. 10/08/1917.
Silver War Badge Number
B81656
War Office Ref. Number
D/A/678
Overseas
Yes
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Highland Light Infantry
Archive Reference
SWB/3032
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
award
Victory Medal
award
British War Medals WW1
award
Silver War Badge
unit
Highland Light Infantry
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Publication Title
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
29 Oct 2023
Description
The Silver War Badge was issued in the United Kingdom to service personnel who had been honourably discharged due to wounds or sickness during World War I.
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