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Medal card of Wilson, John William
Catalogue reference: WO 372/23/185595
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This record is about the Medal card of Wilson, John 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 372/23/185595
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Title (The name of the record)
- Medal card of Wilson, John William
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Date (When the record was created)
- 1914-1920
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Description (What the record is about)
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Medal card of Wilson, John William Corps Regiment number Rank Royal Garrison Artillery 72587 Acting Bombardier -
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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- https://beta.nationalarchives.gov.uk/catalogue/id/D6295546/
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WO 372
War Office: Service Medal and Award Rolls Index, First World War
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Medal card of Wilson, John William
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