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We remember Albert Ball
We remember Albert Ball
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1900
enlistment
Source:154965
16th October 1900
1901
service
British Army
Private
6865
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:154965
31st March 1901
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8513419
1st April 1901
1916
discharge
Source:154965
16th October 1916
service
British Army
Drummer
6865
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd Battalion
Source:154965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Ball |
| Source | 154965 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6865 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6865 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd Battalion | Drummer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Home Service men of the South Wales BorderersMore about Home Service men of the South Wales Borderers
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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 | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's South Africa medal | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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