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We remember Obed Jenkins
We remember Obed Jenkins
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1894
service
British Army
Private
2606
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:8696980
19th November 1894
1914
service
British Army
Private
11871
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8605186
13th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8605186
13th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8605186
31st October 1914
1915
location
POW camp, Halberstadt
Germany
other group residence address
Source:8605186
10th March 1915
1920
service
British Army
Private
4071371
Monmouthshire Regiment TF
Source:8605186
1920
internment
pow
Source:2093942
1958
death
Neath, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
Source:9044950
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Obed |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Jenkins |
| Source | 2093942 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| POW camp, Halberstadt | Germany | other group residence address | known 10th March 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2606 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 11871 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 4071371 | Monmouthshire Regiment TF | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers Prisoners of WarMore about South Wales Borderers Prisoners of War
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| ICRC Historical Archives | Keith1947 | |
| POW Card | Keith1947 |
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