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We remember David Ledger
We remember David Ledger
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6981941
6th September 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646879
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646879
1st October 1902
1903
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6981943
6th September 1903 - 8th September 1903
1908
marriage
Lilian Beatrice Wheeler
Source:6981943
29th April 1908
1909
children
Harry Ledger
Source:6981943
22nd February 1909
1911
location
6 Hope Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:9124536
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
6326
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:6981943
6th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
6326
South Wales Borderers
4th Battalion
Source:2341316
19th July 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6981943
19th July 1915 - 8th January 1916
1917
theatres
Mesopotamia :6b
Source:6981943
17th February 1917 - 21st June 1917
1917
discharge
Source:6981941
5th September 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Ledger |
| Source | 2341316 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Hope Street, Huddersfield, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 6th September 1903 - 8th September 1903 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6326 | South Wales Borderers | 4th Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 6326 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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 | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harry Ledger | son | 22nd February 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilian Beatrice Wheeler | wife | 29th April 1908 |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
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 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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