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We remember John Owen Griffiths
We remember John Owen Griffiths
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1903
enlistment
Source:1477425
9th September 1903
1903
service
British Army
Corporal
8276
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1477425
November 1903
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
8276
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8530231
2nd April 1911
1911
location
discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8557989
12th November 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
8276
South Wales Borderers
4th Battalion
Source:1477425
28th June 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:1477425
28th June 1915
1917
discharge
Source:1477425
10th September 1917
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
8276
South Wales Borderers
4th Battalion
Source:1477425
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Owen |
| Initials | JO |
| Last Name | Griffiths |
| Source | 1477425 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 12th November 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8276 | South Wales Borderers | 4th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8276 | South Wales Borderers | 4th Battalion | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 8276 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8276 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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