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War and Conflict

World War One Soldier Ernest Veal from Constantine, 1914-1917

Number	HESFM:2016.13974
Place	Constantine Cornwall United Kingdom
Date	1914 — 1917
Keywords	War and Conflict World War One Armed Forces British Army People Constantine
Photographer	Unknown
Copyright	© Helston Museum

A World War One soldier from Constantine, 1914-1917. The soldier is thought to be Ernest Veal (Service Number 33142), born about 1873 to parents William and Jane Veal. Ernest received the Victory Medal and British War Medal during his service and the Silver War Badge when he was honourably discharged in November 1917 due to being No Longer Fit for Service.