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Gnr. Jesse Phillip Balch
British Army No. 7 Depot Royal Field Artillery
from:Binstead. Hants.
Jesse Balch was my Great Grandfather he was born in 1866 at Minterne Magna, Dorset to William and Elizabeth Balch. In civilian life he was a Coachman Groom and Royal Horse Artillery Pensioner. He was married with children. He enlisted as a Gunner in the Royal Field Artillery in the Army Reserve at the age of 48 in 1914. He served with 7 Depot which were based at Frome and Romsey and was discharged on medical grounds (KR 392.xvi) in 1917. He was awarded the Silver War Badge (No' 170496) for his service.

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