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We remember John Hammersley
We remember John Hammersley
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6981303
4th November 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7244
Royal West Surrey Regiment
Source:6981301
4th November 1902 - 8th November 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
8595
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6981301
9th November 1904 - 30th October 1907
1907
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6981301
27th October 1907 - 30th October 1907
1911
location
43 North Street, Kennington Road, Lambeth, SE1
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9016291
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Emma Selina Colls
Source:6981301
25th December 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
8595
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6981301
13th August 1914 - 22nd October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6981301
13th August 1914 - 22nd October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
wound right foot & arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:1769363
22nd October 1914
1914
location
Field Hospital
Belgium
military residence address
Source:6981301
22nd October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
8595
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:6981301
30th October 1914 - 24th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
8595
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6981301
24th July 1915 - 3rd November 1915
1915
discharge
Source:6981303
3rd November 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Hammersley |
| Source | 1769363 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43 North Street, Kennington Road, Lambeth, SE1 | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 27th October 1907 - 30th October 1907 | |
| Field Hospital | Belgium | military residence address | 22nd October 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8595 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7244 | Royal West Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 8595 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 8595 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8595 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Selina Colls | wife | 25th December 1912 |
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
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 | |
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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