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We remember Albert Deakin
We remember Albert Deakin
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1882
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
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12th August 1882
1901
service
British Army
Private
7434
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:8739148
16th May 1901
1913
dates
Age 32
Source:8739148
August 1913
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to the kidney
Hospital/Institution
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1914
1914
dates
Age 32
Source:9043236
11th June 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
11716
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8739148
20th September 1914 - 16th December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8739148
20th September 1914 - 16th December 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
11716
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9043236
16th March 1915 - 17th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
11716
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:9043236
18th May 1915 - 26th October 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9043236
18th May 1915 - 26th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
38101
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
2/1st Battalion
Source:9043236
28th November 1915
1918
service
British Army
Private
WR/143084
Royal Engineers
Source:9043236
4th July 1918 - 3rd April 1919
1919
discharge
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3rd April 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Deakin |
| Source | 1156025 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7434 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11716 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | WR/143084 | Royal Engineers | Private | ||
| British Army | 38101 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2/1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11716 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11716 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 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
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star 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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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