WW1 - Silver Wound Badge - George Turner, 4th Battalion The Essex Regiment

Pte George Turner, initially enlisted the Herts Regiment prior the the outbreak of WW1 in March 1914, but was awarded his medal entitlement with the 4th ( Territorial Force ) Battalion the Essex Regiment. He was entitled to the BWM and Victory Medal (location unknown) and this Silver Wound Badge impressed B266517 for honourable discharge, issued in March 1919 (aged 21 which means he signed up at 16). The CD version of the SWB register confirms that his badge was issued on 14th August 1919, that he served overseas and that he was discharged as surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service ( KR 392 (xvia)). In good condition; the silver is dark toned.

Spplied with a PRO copy of his SWB roll and MIC card.

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Code: 58371