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We remember David Thomas James
We remember David Thomas James
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1880
sibling
Tudor
Source:7956682
1880
1881
location
High Street, Llandovery
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7956682
1881
1882
sibling
Gladys
Source:7956686
1882
1884
sibling
Owen
Source:7956686
1884
1887
sibling
Agnes
Source:7956686
1887
1891
location
Main Road, Blackwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7956686
1891
1894
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8891569
31st October 1894
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7945968
1st April 1901
1901
employment
Waterworks Labourer
Source:7956695
1901
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
4804
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7957588
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Tailor
Source:7956691
1911
1911
location
Artillery Barrack, Pretoria
South Africa
military residence address
Source:7956691
1911
1913
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7965965
1st January 1913
1916
location
17, Commercial St., Ystradmynach, Cardiff. Native of Llandovery, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7283409
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
4804
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7283409
1916
death
France
Source:7283409
19th May 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
I. F. 27
Source:7283409
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David Thomas |
| Initials | DT |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 7283409 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17, Commercial St., Ystradmynach, Cardiff. Native of Llandovery, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1916 | |
| Artillery Barrack, Pretoria | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| High Street, Llandovery | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Main Road, Blackwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4804 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 4804 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane | mother | ||
| Jabez Price James | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tudor | brother | 1880 | |
| Gladys | sister | 1882 | |
| Owen | brother | 1884 | |
| Agnes | sister | 1887 |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers description list 1890sMore about South Wales Borderers description list 1890s
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| 2nd Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Infantry Depot Description Books | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| David's Grave | Selena49658 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll 1913 | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| British War Medal & Victory Medal | Keith1947 |
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