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We remember Thomas William Grist
We remember Thomas William Grist
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1893
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8542736
12th June 1893
1911
service
British Army
Quarter Master Serjeant
4206
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1485757
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Regimental Quarter Master Serjeant
4206
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1485757
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1485757
13th August 1914
1916
discharge
Source:1485757
22nd July 1916
service
British Army
Lieutenant and Quarter Master
4206
South Wales Borderers
Source:1485757
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas William |
| Initials | TW |
| Last Name | Grist |
| Source | 1485757 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4206 | South Wales Borderers | Lieutenant and Quarter Master | ||
| British Army | 4206 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4206 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Regimental Quarter Master Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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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South Wales Borderers cap badgeSouth 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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Keith1947
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
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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