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We remember John Davies
We remember John Davies
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1897
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:1119580
1897
1914
service
British Army
Private
5569
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1119580
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:1119580
23rd September 1914
1919
discharge
Source:1119580
19th April 1919
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
5569
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1119580
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Davies |
| Source | 1119580 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5569 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 5569 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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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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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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