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We remember James Farley
We remember James Farley
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1905
enlistment
Stratford
United Kingdom
Source:8559180
20th June 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
8798
South Wales Borderers
Source:8559180
20th June 1905 - 15th October 1905
1907
service
British Army
Private
8798
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8559180
23rd January 1907 - 31st July 1911
1907
location
Troopship SS "Dongola", destination Karachi
Pakistan
military residence address
Source:8559180
23rd January 1907 - 12th February 1907
1910
location
HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Chatham, departing Karachi
Pakistan
military residence address
Source:8559180
2nd December 1910 - 21st December 1910
1913
marriage
Charlotte Earl
Source:8895944
23rd July 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
8798
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1194349
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1194349
13th August 1914
service
British Army
Private
R/41257
Army Service Corps
Source:1194349
location
transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8559180
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Farley |
| Source | 1194349 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Chatham, departing Karachi | Pakistan | military residence address | 2nd December 1910 - 21st December 1910 | |
| Troopship SS "Dongola", destination Karachi | Pakistan | military residence address | 23rd January 1907 - 12th February 1907 | |
| transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R/41257 | Army Service Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 8798 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8798 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8798 | South Wales Borderers | 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 |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Earl | wife | 23rd July 1913 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - 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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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