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We remember William Scott Jackson
We remember William Scott Jackson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1897
service
British Army
Private
5008
West Yorkshire Regiment
Source:2078873
23rd July 1897 - 23rd July 1909
1901
events
Overseas peacetime service
Overseas peacetime service
Malta
Source:2078873
5th March 1901 - 6th March 1902
1902
awards
Queen's Mediterranean Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6656854
6th March 1902
1910
enlistment
Chatham
United Kingdom
Source:2078873
30th March 1910
1910
service
British Army
Private
10400
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:2078873
15th April 1910 - 3rd January 1916
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:6642711
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:2078873
23rd September 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:2078873
25th April 1915
1919
discharge
Source:2078873
18th January 1919
1920
location
10 Courtney Road, Blackburn Road, Walthamstow
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:2078873
28th March 1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
10400
South Wales Borderers
Source:7172833
service
British Army
Acting Lance Corporal
10400
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6979620
1919
death
United Kingdom
Source:7172833
Source:2078873
12th November 1919
burial
Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:7172833
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Scott |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Jackson |
| Source | 6642711 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Courtney Road, Blackburn Road, Walthamstow | United Kingdom | their own address | known 28th March 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5008 | West Yorkshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 10400 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10400 | South Wales Borderers | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 10400 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Acting Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Mediterranean Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1910-03-30 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Queen's Mediterranean Medal | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pre-war uniforms | Keith1947 |
Stories
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