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We remember Ernest William Gray
We remember Ernest William Gray
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Timeline
Timeline
1879
1892
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:1426354
1892
1911
service
British Army
Drummer
3908
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7966231
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:1426354
23rd September 1914
1916
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7966236
1st January 1916
service
British Army
Private
3908
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1426354
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Gray |
| Source | 1426354 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3908 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3908 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Drummer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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
Media
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Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st typeArmy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - George V – 1st type, (swivelling scroll suspender). The crimson ribbon with white borders is for awards made from 1917 onwards.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st type | Keith1947 |
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