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Coe, Oliver
1892 -

Attested

  • Attested:
  • Norwich on 08 Sep 1914. Aged 22y 2m
  • Description:
  • height 5ft 9½in; chest 35in; weight 129 lbs; complexion F; hair B; eyes H; vision 6/6 6/6.
  • Occupation:
  • Shoe Hand
  • Address:
  • 8 King St, Desborough
  • Next of kin:
  • (Mother) Amelia Coe, 8 King St, Desborough

Service history

08 Sep 1914Appointed to Northamptonshire Regiment (5602)
10 Sep 1914Posted to 8th Battalion East Surrey (5602). Purfleet Rifle Range
17 Nov 1914Discharged. Reason: His not being likely to become an efficient soldier. The Application for Discharge shows that Oliver was subject to epileptic fits



 

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