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We remember Alfred Attwell
We remember Alfred Attwell
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1894
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:100666
7th August 1894
1913
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7965969
1st January 1913
1916
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
4670
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:100666
23rd July 1916 - 19th August 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:100666
23rd July 1916 - 13th May 1917
1916
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
4670
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:100666
20th August 1916 - 14th May 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to face
Hospital/Institution
Source:8542722
23rd April 1917
1919
discharge
Source:100666
11th January 1919
1919
location
Pond End Cottage, Blackmoor, Liss, Hampshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8542723
12th January 1919
1920
location
39 St John's Street, Worcester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8542723
5th June 1920
awards
Medaille Militaire
Other War Service Award
Source:100666
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Alfred |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Attwell |
| Source | 100666 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 St John's Street, Worcester | United Kingdom | their own address | 5th June 1920 | |
| Pond End Cottage, Blackmoor, Liss, Hampshire | United Kingdom | their own address | 12th January 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4670 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 4670 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Medaille Militaire | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll 1913 | Keith1947 | |
| British War Medal & Victory Medal | Keith1947 |
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