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Buchanan, William

Silver War Badge 1914-1920

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Full Name
Buchanan, William
Age
22
Information
Particulars furnished Hamilton 24/11/1917. Badge and Certificate issued : Hamilton.
Rank Name
Lance Corporal
Service Number
6827
Service From Date
9 Aug 1914
Service To Date
7 Dec 1917
Reason For Discharge
Paragraph 392 King's Regulations (xvi) No longer physically fit for war service. Army Order II of 10/08/1917 Paragraph 1 (b).
Silver War Badge Number
281560
War Office Ref. Number
D/88/1
Overseas
Yes
Service
British Army
Primary Unit
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Archive Reference
SWB/3030
Conflict Period
World War I
Served For
United Kingdom
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Publication Title
Silver War Badge 1914-1920
Content Source
The National Archives of the UK iconThe 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.