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We remember William Forrest
We remember William Forrest
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1909
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8565252
15th November 1909
1911
dates
Age 20
Source:6643991
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
10278
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6643991
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
10278
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:2511268
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:2511268
23rd September 1914
1919
discharge
Source:2511268
31st January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Lance Serjeant
10278
South Wales Borderers
8th Battalion
Source:2511268
1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Forrest |
| Source | 2511268 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10278 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10278 | South Wales Borderers | 8th Battalion | Acting Lance Serjeant | |
| British Army | 10278 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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