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We remember William Henry Harling
We remember William Henry Harling
Timeline
Timeline
1880
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:1563445
1899
1900
service
British Army
Private
6528
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:7615752
17th October 1900 - 21st May 1902
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646968
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646968
1st October 1902
1903
service
British Army
Private
6528
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615752
14th January 1903 - 22nd October 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
6528
South Wales Borderers
Source:7615752
22nd October 1908 - 26th October 1908
1909
marriage
Blanche Greenwood
Source:7615752
28th August 1909
1911
location
30 Granville Road, Sandylands Morecambe, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8858705
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
6528
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615752
27th August 1914 - 5th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615752
27th August 1914 - 4th October 1914
service
British Army
Private
131681
549th Home Service Employment Company
Source:1563445
service
British Army
Private
80936
Royal Defence Corps
Source:1563445
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Henry |
| Initials | WH |
| Last Name | Harling |
| Source | 7615752 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Granville Road, Sandylands Morecambe, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 131681 | 549th Home Service Employment Company | Private | ||
| British Army | 80936 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 6528 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6528 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 6528 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6528 | South Wales Borderers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Greenwood | wife | 28th August 1909 |
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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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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