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FARMER Peter Private 13681

Catalogue reference: SKR/DAT/IP/91774

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This record is about the FARMER Peter Private 13681 dating from 2000-2024.

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Reference

SKR/DAT/IP/91774

Title

FARMER Peter Private 13681

Date

2000-2024

Description

The user is advised to read the FINDING AIDS document linked to this catalogue for an explanation of the method by which this record has been created and any terms used.

Surname: FARMER;

Forename(s): Peter;

Initials: P;

Number: 13681;

Rank: Private;

Born in: Barrow;

Resided in: Birkenhead;

Previous Number: 9911;

Previous Battalion: 2 of;

Previous Regiment: R Ir Regt;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: Unknown;

Discharge Date: 26-Mar-1919;

Other Data: b 14/6/1897 Barrow
POW Germany 21/3/1918 Ronnsoy
ICRC Ref: PA29022 traced under R Irish Regt - records show 7th South Irish Horse
10 Watson St, Birkenhead
repatriateed via Dover 30/11/1918
Birkenhead News: "Mrs Farmer of 10 Watson St, Birkenhead has received official news that her son is a POW in Germany. Joined the Royal Irish in 1915, wounded July 1916. Has seen active service since April 1916. Prior to joining up was in the marine business with his father & educated at St Lawrence's School."
PHOTO (15/5/1918)
later 9911 R Ir Regt;

END OF RECORD.

Held by
Vickers MG Collection & Research Association
Language

English

Creator(s)
Graham Sacker
Physical description

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Record URL
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FARMER Peter Private 13681