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We remember Charles W Gadsby
We remember Charles W Gadsby
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1906
enlistment
Source:1280888
9th January 1906
1911
service
British Army
Private
9030
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8504606
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Drummer
9030
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1280888
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1280888
13th August 1914
1924
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8775117
1924
1924
service
British Army
Private
3903023
South Wales Borderers
Source:8775117
1924
service
British Army
Gunner
82787
South Wales Borderers
Source:1280888
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Charles W |
| Initials | CW |
| Last Name | Gadsby |
| Source | 1280888 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 82787 | South Wales Borderers | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 9030 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9030 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 3903023 | South Wales Borderers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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
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South Wales Borderers post 1920 numbersMore about South Wales Borderers post 1920 numbers
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1920 onwards | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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