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We remember John Robert Alphin Franklin
We remember John Robert Alphin Franklin
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1905
enlistment
Source:1245981
4th August 1905
1905
service
British Army
Private
8847
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542634
4th August 1905 - 22nd November 1905
1907
location
Troopship SS "Dongola", destination Karachi
Pakistan
military residence address
Source:8542634
23rd January 1907 - 12th February 1907
1908
location
HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Southampton, departing Karachi
Pakistan
military residence address
Source:8542634
16th January 1908 - 6th February 1908
1908
location
Royal Victoria Hospital Netley, Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8542634
6th February 1908 - 16th March 1908
1910
location
HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Pretoria, departing Southampton
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542634
21st December 1910 - 15th January 1911
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
8847
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1245981
2nd April 1911
1912
location
HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8542634
4th October 1912 - 4th November 1912
1913
service
British Army
Private
8847
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542634
17th December 1913 - 3rd August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8847
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1245981
6th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1245981
6th September 1914
1917
discharge
Source:1245981
3rd August 1917
service
British Army
Serjeant
8847
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1245981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert Alphin |
| Initials | JRA |
| Last Name | Franklin |
| Source | 1245981 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Southampton, departing Karachi | Pakistan | military residence address | 16th January 1908 - 6th February 1908 | |
| HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Pretoria, departing Southampton | United Kingdom | military residence address | 21st December 1910 - 15th January 1911 | |
| HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 4th October 1912 - 4th November 1912 | |
| Royal Victoria Hospital Netley, Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | 6th February 1908 - 16th March 1908 | |
| Troopship SS "Dongola", destination Karachi | Pakistan | military residence address | 23rd January 1907 - 12th February 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8847 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8847 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8847 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 8847 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 8847 | South Wales Borderers | 1st 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
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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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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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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