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We remember Harry Geater
We remember Harry Geater
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
enlistment
Source:9079770
17th October 1908
1911
service
British Army
Private
10108
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8549288
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
10108
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1318697
5th August 1914
1914
location
HM Troopship to destination of Plymouth, departing Hong Kong
China
military residence address
Source:1318697
4th December 1914 - 15th January 1915
1919
service
British Army
Private
640667
Labour Corps
Source:9079770
1919 - 24th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9079770
24th January 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Geater |
| Source | 1318697 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship to destination of Plymouth, departing Hong Kong | China | military residence address | 4th December 1914 - 15th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10108 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 640667 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 10108 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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other South Wales Borderers in China in 1914More about other South Wales Borderers in China in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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