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We remember Ernest William Grey
We remember Ernest William Grey
Duplicate of Ernest William Gray
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1892
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8542658
18th January 1892
1892
dates
Age 15
Source:8542658
December 1892
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8488732
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8488732
1st October 1902
1911
service
British Army
Drummer
3908
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7957583
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
3908
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:1466809
23rd September 1914 - 2nd February 1919
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:1466809
23rd September 1914
1916
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7962372
1st January 1916
1919
discharge
Source:1466809
2nd February 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Ernest William |
| Initials | EW |
| Last Name | Grey |
| Source | 7957583 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3908 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 3908 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | 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 | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers 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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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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