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We remember James David Thomas Harries
We remember James David Thomas Harries
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1896
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
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21st January 1896
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
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1st April 1901
1911
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
5181
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd Battalion
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2nd April 1911
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
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1st July 1914
1914
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
5181
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
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5th August 1914 - 25th September 1914
1914
discharge
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25th September 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James David Thomas |
| Initials | JDT |
| Last Name | Harries |
| Source | 1570937 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5181 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd Battalion | Colour Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5181 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Colour Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award |
Media
Media
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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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Home Service men of the South Wales BorderersMore about Home Service men of the South Wales Borderers
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South Wales Borderers description list 1890sMore about South Wales Borderers description list 1890s
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Infantry Depot Description Books | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| Queen's South Africa medal | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
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