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Medal card of Watson, William
Catalogue reference: WO 372/21/41199
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This record is about the Medal card of Watson, William dating from 1914-1920 in the series War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War. It is held at The National Archives, Kew.
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WO 372/21/41199
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Title (The name of the record)
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Medal card of Watson, William
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Date (When the record was created)
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1914-1920
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Description (What the record is about)
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Medal card of Watson, William Corps Regiment number Rank Machine Gun Corps 11599 Private -
Held by (Who holds the record)
- The National Archives, Kew
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Public Record(s)
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Open Document, Open Description
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Record URL
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Series information
WO 372
War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War
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Medal card of Watson, William
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