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We remember Henry John Drewitt
We remember Henry John Drewitt
Duplicate of Henry John Drewitt
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1905
service
British Army
Gunner
Royal Garrison Artillery (Special Reserve)
Cardigan
Source:8595015
1905
1914
service
British Army
Private
11796
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8595015
13th September 1914 - 3rd May 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8595015
13th September 1914 - 3rd May 1915
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
12001
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8595017
1st December 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private 2nd Class
120001
Royal Air Force
Source:8595015
1st April 1918 - 31st December 1918
1922
discharge
Source:8595015
1st April 1922
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Source:1695801
service
British Army
Private
11796
South Wales Borderers
Source:8595015
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry John |
| Initials | HJ |
| Last Name | Drewitt |
| Source | 8595015 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 12001 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery (Special Reserve) | Cardigan | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 120001 | Royal Air Force | Private 2nd Class | ||
| British Army | 11796 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 11796 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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