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We remember James Gilmore
We remember James Gilmore
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1891
service
British Army
Private
3167
Welsh Regiment
Source:8697259
21st November 1891
1897
appointments
Corporal
Source:8697259
24th September 1897
1899
service
British Army
Corporal
3167
Welsh Regiment
Source:8697259
4th November 1899 - 14th December 1901
1901
appointments
Serjeant
Source:8697259
15th December 1901
1902
service
British Army
Serjeant
3167
Welsh Regiment
Source:8697259
27th June 1902 - 20th November 1903
1902
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9052321
29th July 1902
1902
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9051784
31st October 1902
1914
dates
Age 39
Source:8601729
April 1914
1914
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8601729
26th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
13228
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8899083
8th October 1914 - November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1351721
8th October 1914
internment
pow
Schneidemuhle
Germany
Source:8601727
location
SS Arbroath arrives at Hull with repatriated POWs
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8601727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Gilmore |
| Source | 1351721 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SS Arbroath arrives at Hull with repatriated POWs | United Kingdom | away from home address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3167 | Welsh Regiment | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 3167 | Welsh Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 3167 | Welsh Regiment | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 13228 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers Prisoners of WarMore about South Wales Borderers Prisoners of War
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Keith1947 | |
| Kitchener's Despatch | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC document R51903 | Keith1947 |
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