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We remember Joseph Harper
We remember Joseph Harper
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1904
enlistment
Bristol
United Kingdom
Source:8543947
14th July 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
8470
South Wales Borderers
Source:8543947
14th July 1904 - 1st February 1906
1906
service
British Army
Private
8470
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8543947
2nd February 1906 - 9th November 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
8471
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8543947
21st December 1910 - 21st January 1912
1912
service
British Army
Private
8471
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8543947
22nd January 1912 - 20th March 1912
1914
marriage
Hester Rivers
Source:8543947
13th April 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8471
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8543947
13th August 1914 - 10th October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8543947
13th August 1914 - 10th October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Bullet wound left foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:8543947
22nd September 1914
service
British Army
Private
38729
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:1568727
service
British Army
Private
79563
Royal Defence Corps
Source:1568727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Harper |
| Source | 1568727 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38729 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 79563 | Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 8471 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8471 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8470 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8470 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 8471 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hester Rivers | wife | 13th April 1914 |
Media
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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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