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We remember Sidney Archibald James
We remember Sidney Archibald James
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
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1889
1908
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8565261
2nd September 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
3/10327
South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8565261
2nd September 1908
1914
service
British Army
Private
10327
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8565261
13th September 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2577131
13th September 1914
1915
discharge
Source:8565261
28th June 1915
internment
pow
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service
British Army
Private
10327
South Wales Borderers
S S Victorious
Source:8565261
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Archibald |
| Initials | SA |
| Last Name | James |
| Source | 2577131 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10327 | South Wales Borderers | S S Victorious | Private | |
| British Army | 10327 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/10327 | South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve) | 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 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Special Reservists of the South Wales BorderersMore about Special Reservists of the South Wales Borderers
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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 Prisoners of WarMore about South Wales Borderers Prisoners of War
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South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914More about South Wales Borderers POWs in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Cambria Daily Leader | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| Special Reservists on BWM & WM medal roll | Keith1947 | |
| ICRC Index Card | Keith1947 |
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