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We remember John Dowse
We remember John Dowse
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1907
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
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19th July 1907
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:6643498
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
9584
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6643498
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9584
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:2388333
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
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23rd September 1914
1919
discharge
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25th March 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Dowse |
| Source | 2388333 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9584 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9584 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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