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We remember George William Barrow
We remember George William Barrow
Timeline
Timeline
1889
1908
enlistment
Stratford, London
United Kingdom
Source:8564323
13th October 1908
1911
service
British Army
Private
10099
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8504592
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Drummer
10099
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:219579
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8564323
13th August 1914 - 13th March 1919
1919
location
12 Glaucus Street, Devons Road, Bromley-by-Bow, Poplar, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8564323
12th April 1919
service
British Army
Corporal 2nd
10099
South Wales Borderers
Source:219579
service
British Army
Private
3903113
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8564323
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George William |
| Initials | GW |
| Last Name | Barrow |
| Source | 219579 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Glaucus Street, Devons Road, Bromley-by-Bow, Poplar, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 12th April 1919 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10099 | South Wales Borderers | Corporal 2nd | ||
| British Army | 10099 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10099 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | 3903113 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 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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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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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