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We remember Edward Evans
We remember Edward Evans
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1901
service
British Army
Private
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd (Militia) Battalion
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1901 - 1907
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
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29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13524
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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2nd November 1914 - 9th May 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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2nd November 1914 - 9th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to skull suffered at Richebourg L'Abbe
Hospital/Institution
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9th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
13524
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8679083
11th May 1915 - 10th September 1915
1915
location
Graylingwell War Hospital, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
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12th May 1915
1915
discharge
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10th September 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Exploratory Trephining. Brain found damaged badly & man ducal adhesions weak & fousis of r/arm unfirved in operation. Pt has been warned that alcohol will end his life
Hospital/Institution
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21st February 1916 - 23rd May 1916
1918
death
United Kingdom
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8th January 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Evans |
| Source | 1737754 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Graylingwell War Hospital, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | 12th May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 13524 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13524 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
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