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We remember William Hewson
We remember William Hewson
Timeline
Timeline
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:1852343
1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6658245
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6658245
1st October 1902
service
British Army
Private
6244
South Wales Borderers
Source:1852343
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Hewson |
| Source | 1852343 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6244 | South Wales Borderers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award |
Media
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 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War Records 1899-1902 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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