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Burns, John

Silver War Badge 1914-1920

Full Name
Burns, John
Age
25
Incident Details
Wounds
Information
Particulars furnished: Hamilton, 13/01/1919.
Rank Name
Private
Service Number
200774
Service From Date
28 Nov 1914
Service To Date
22 Nov 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
B79463
War Office Ref. Number
D/A/676
Overseas
Yes
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
Cameronians (Scottish Rifles)
Secondary Unit
5th Battalion
Archive Reference
SWB/3032
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Publication info

Publication Title
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe National Archives of the UK
Last Updated
29/10/2023
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.