The Queens Own Royal West Kent R

The Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment

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Private Edward DUNSFORD, 2518, Queens Own Royal West Kent Regiment.

Born Tiveton, Devon, enlisted Marylebone, 8th September 1914, age 19, height 5ft 7 inches, weight 130lbs, resided c/o J Dunsford, 110 Bravington? Road, West Kilburn, W9. Formerly hosier.

Son of James Dunsford, 110 Bravington? Road, West Kilburn, W9.

Home, 8th September 1914 to 29th August 1915; BEF, 30th August 1915 to 3rd October 1915; Home, 4th October 1915 to 20th June 1916.

8th September 1914, enlisted & posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 12th September 1914, posted 8th Battalion, Royal West Kent Regiment; 29th September 1915, wounded, right forearm; 4th October 1915, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment; 16th March 1916, posted Depot, Royal West Kent Regiment.

20th June 1916, discharged as "no longer physically fit for War Service" due to wounds. Silver War Badge issued

Pension, 12/6 a week for 6 months conditional.

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