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We remember Charles Cronin
We remember Charles Cronin
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1898
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
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5th November 1898
1898
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers
Source:7615463
5th November 1898 - 21st June 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7615463
22nd June 1900 - 22nd October 1902
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646029
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646029
1st October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615463
23rd October 1902 - 11th January 1907
1907
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7615463
12th January 1907 - 15th January 1907
1914
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615463
31st August 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615463
31st August 1914 - 31st October 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to the head
Hospital/Institution
Source:7615463
31st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:7615463
1st November 1914 - 4th November 1914
1914
location
No 5 Casualty Clearing Station Hazebrouck
France
away from home address
Source:7615463
1st November 1914 - 7th November 1914
1914
location
4 General Hospital, Versailles
France
away from home address
Source:7615463
8th November 1914 - 23rd November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615463
23rd November 1914 - 17th December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615463
23rd November 1914 - 31st October 1915
1914
service
British Army
Private (Acting Lance Corporal)
6034
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615463
18th December 1914 - 20th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6034
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:7615465
1st November 1915 - 4th November 1915
1915
discharge
Source:7615463
4th November 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles |
| Initials | C |
| Last Name | Cronin |
| Source | 1026578 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 General Hospital, Versailles | France | away from home address | 8th November 1914 - 23rd November 1914 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 12th January 1907 - 15th January 1907 | |
| No 5 Casualty Clearing Station Hazebrouck | France | away from home address | 1st November 1914 - 7th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private (Acting Lance Corporal) | |
| British Army | 6034 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| The Cambria Daily Leader | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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