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We remember John Fisher
We remember John Fisher
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1902
service
British Army
Private
7764
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542930
3rd February 1902 - 9th June 1904
1902
enlistment
Cardiff
United Kingdom
Source:8542930
10th October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7764
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542930
10th October 1902 - 2nd February 1903
1904
service
British Army
Private
7764
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542930
10th June 1904 - 9th October 1905
1908
marriage
Grace Agnes Hellings
Source:8542930
7th January 1908
1908
children
Frank Henry James Fisher
Source:8542930
26th October 1908
1909
children
Thomas John Fisher
Source:8542930
21st November 1909
1914
service
British Army
Private
7764
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542930
6th September 1914 - 22nd September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542930
6th September 1914 - 22nd September 1914
1914
location
6 Stationary Hospital, St Nazaire
France
military residence address
Source:8542930
11th September 1914
1914
location
Field Hospital
France
military residence address
Source:8542930
22nd September 1914 - 25th September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Hallux valgus (bunion) on right foot - caused by marching
Hospital/Institution
Source:8542930
September 1914
1914
location
4th Scottish General Hospital, Stothill, Glasgow
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542930
1st October 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7764
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542930
5th November 1914 - 9th October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:8542930
9th October 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Fisher |
| Source | 2468770 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4th Scottish General Hospital, Stothill, Glasgow | United Kingdom | military residence address | 1st October 1914 - 21st October 1914 | |
| 6 Stationary Hospital, St Nazaire | France | military residence address | 11th September 1914 | |
| Field Hospital | France | military residence address | 22nd September 1914 - 25th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7764 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7764 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 7764 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7764 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7764 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Henry James Fisher | son | 26th October 1908 | |
| Thomas John Fisher | son | 21st November 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace Agnes Hellings | wife | 7th January 1908 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
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
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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