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We remember Bertram John
We remember Bertram John
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1895
enlistment
Source:8536358
1st September 1895
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
5082
South Wales Borderers depot
3rd Battalion
Source:8537352
2nd April 1911
1913
service
British Army
Serjeant
5082
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8536358
20th March 1913 - 8th September 1913
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8537400
1st January 1914
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
15331
Welsh Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:2108193
5th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2108193
5th September 1915
1919
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8537792
3rd June 1919
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
15331
Welsh Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:2108193
location
discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8536358
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertram |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | John |
| Source | 2108193 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5082 | South Wales Borderers depot | 3rd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 15331 | Welsh Regiment | 11th Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 15331 | Welsh Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 5082 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st type | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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