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We remember George Gibbs
We remember George Gibbs
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Timeline
Timeline
1882
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:1336935
July 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646851
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646851
1st October 1902
1911
service
British Army
Private
6235
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8548891
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6235
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1336935
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1336935
13th August 1914
1918
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7965025
1st January 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8488986
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8488986
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Gibbs |
| Source | 1336935 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6235 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6235 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Full dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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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 LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| Military Medal | Keith1947 |
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We remember George Gibbs
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