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We remember David Jenkins
We remember David Jenkins
Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
John Isaac
Source:8879260
1888
1891
sibling
William S
Source:8879243
1891
1893
sibling
Sidney C
Source:8879243
1893
1895
1901
sibling
Evan J
Source:8879243
1901
1901
location
Cefn Road, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879243
1901
1911
employment
Knocker Underground
Source:8879260
1911
1911
location
Tynygarn, Aberkenfig, Bridgend
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8879260
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
18214
Welsh Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:8879233
16th October 1914
1918
death
Died of wounds
in abdomen
Military Hospital, Poona
India
Source:7453746
Source:8879233
27th May 1918
burial
India
Source:7453746
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Jenkins |
| Source | 2091476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cefn Road, Cefn Cribbwr, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Tynygarn, Aberkenfig, Bridgend | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18214 | Welsh Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rachel | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William S | brother | 1891 | |
| Sidney C | brother | 1893 | |
| Evan J | brother | 1901 | |
| John Isaac | brother | 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
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Aberkenfig MemorialPhoto of the village memorial in Aberkenfig, Bridgend
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Aberkenfig Memorial | Selena49658 |
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