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We remember Amos James Edwards
We remember Amos James Edwards
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1901
location
1 Cwm Cottage, Rassau, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8895967
31st March 1901
1904
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6990798
2nd May 1904
1904
location
Recruiting Office, SWB Depôt, Brecon Barracks, The Watton, Brecon
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6990798
2nd May 1904
1911
location
Vicarage Cottage, Beaufort, Crickhowell, Breconshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8895965
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8561
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6990799
13th August 1914 - November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6990799
13th August 1914 - November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
8561
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6990799
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6990799
25th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Hit by a bomb thrown from behind, whilst taking a Turkish sap
Hospital/Institution
Source:6990799
11th June 1915
1916
discharge
Source:6990798
21st December 1916
1916
location
Vicarage House, Beaufort, Brecon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6990799
21st December 1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
8561
South Wales Borderers
Source:2426042
service
British Army
Private
8561
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:6990798
1973
death
United Kingdom
Source:8895968
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Amos James |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Edwards |
| Source | 6990798 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Cwm Cottage, Rassau, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Recruiting Office, SWB Depôt, Brecon Barracks, The Watton, Brecon | United Kingdom | military residence address | 2nd May 1904 | |
| Vicarage Cottage, Beaufort, Crickhowell, Breconshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Vicarage House, Beaufort, Brecon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st December 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8561 | South Wales Borderers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8561 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8561 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8561 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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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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 | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
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