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Gunner Jesse Philip Balch
British Army 7 Depot Royal Field Artillery
from:Binsted. Hampshire
Gunner 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.
Michael Robert Nottage.