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We remember Samuel Finch
We remember Samuel Finch
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1899
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7615502
3rd January 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7615502
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7615502
1st October 1902
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
6053
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7615502
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:1238776
23rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
6053
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1238776
24th September 1914
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
6053
South Wales Borderers
Source:1238776
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Finch |
| Source | 1238776 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6053 | South Wales Borderers | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 6053 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 6053 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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