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We remember David William Jones
We remember David William Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
enlistment
Blaenavon
United Kingdom
Source:8557266
1st April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
8042
South Wales Borderers
Source:8557266
1st April 1903 - 31st March 1911
1911
location
discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8557266
31st March 1911
1911
location
visiting family, Valentine Row, Abersychan, Pontypool, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9095665
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8042
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8557266
22nd August 1914 - 23rd September 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2146650
22nd August 1914
1916
discharge
Source:2146650
31st March 1916
location
Royal Oak near Garndyrris, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8557266
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David William |
| Initials | DW |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 2146650 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Oak near Garndyrris, Blaenavon, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| discharged after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st March 1911 | |
| visiting family, Valentine Row, Abersychan, Pontypool, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8042 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 8042 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | 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
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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