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We remember Oliver Barton
We remember Oliver Barton
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
St. Woolas, Newport, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:7615425
Source:7731739
June 1880
1884
dates
Age 7
Source:7731739
5th April 1884
1891
location
Raglan St., St. Woolas, Newport, Monmouthshre, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7731739
5th April 1891
1898
dates
Age 18
Source:7615425
7th November 1898
1898
employment
General Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:7615425
7th November 1898
1898
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7615425
7th November 1898
1898
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
Source:7615425
7th November 1898 - 26th June 1900
1900
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7615425
27th June 1900 - 25th April 1902
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7625301
1st April 1901
1902
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615425
26th April 1902 - 11th January 1907
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7625301
1st October 1902
1907
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7615425
12th January 1907 - 14th January 1907
1908
marriage
Emma Munby
Source:7615425
20th April 1908
1909
marriage
Emma Oliver
Source:7731734
1909
1911
dates
Age 30
Source:7731734
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Postman
GP0
United Kingdom
Source:7731734
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Winster, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7731734
2nd April 1911
1912
children
George Oliver Barton
Source:7615425
13th October 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615425
12th September 1914 - 23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615425
12th September 1914 - 23rd September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:7615425
23rd September 1914 - 10th October 1914
1914
location
No 1 General Hospital, Le Havre
France
military residence address
Source:7615425
23rd September 1914 - 26th September 1914
1914
location
No 10 General Hospital, St Nazaire
France
military residence address
Source:7615425
26th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:7615425
11th October 1914 - 12th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7615425
13th January 1915 - 24th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7615425
25th May 1915 - 30th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:7615425
26th May 1915 - 30th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
6036
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:7615425
31st July 1915 - 6th November 1915
1915
location
2 Southern General Hospital, Southmead, Bristol
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7615425
31st July 1915 - 1st October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:7615425
6th November 1915
1954
location
Woodhouse Lane, Winster
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732240
10th October 1954
1955
dates
Age 74
Source:7731763
1955
1955
death
Source:7731763
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oliver |
| Initials | O |
| Last Name | Barton |
| Source | 228140 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Southern General Hospital, Southmead, Bristol | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 31st July 1915 - 1st October 1915 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 12th January 1907 - 14th January 1907 | |
| No 1 General Hospital, Le Havre | France | military residence address | 23rd September 1914 - 26th September 1914 | |
| No 10 General Hospital, St Nazaire | France | military residence address | 26th September 1914 | |
| Raglan St., St. Woolas, Newport, Monmouthshre, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Winster, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Woodhouse Lane, Winster | United Kingdom | their own address | known 10th October 1954 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 6036 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6036 | 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 | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Oliver Barton | son | 13th October 1912 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Barton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emma Oliver | wife | 1909 | |
| Emma Munby | wife | 20th April 1908 |
Media
Media
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Full dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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Communities
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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 | Michael58483 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Michael58483 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Michael58483 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| Our Brave Winster Boys | Michael58483 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Card | Keith1947 |
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