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We remember Jeremiah Madden
We remember Jeremiah Madden
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1902
service
British Army
Private
7843
South Wales Borderers
Source:6991098
December 1902 - December 1905
1902
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:7722699
20th December 1902
1911
location
12 Gas Cottages, Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8917673
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7843
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:2873971
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2873971
13th August 1914
1916
discharge
Source:6991098
15th May 1916
service
British Army
Private
7843
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:6991098
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Jeremiah |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Madden |
| Source | 2873971 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Gas Cottages, Merthyr Road, Abergavenny, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7843 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7843 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7843 | 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
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Jeremiah Madden birth certificateJeremiah Madden was the third child in the family, born on 9th August 1883.Contributed by:
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Jeremiah Madden medal cardThis card shows that Jeremiah received the 1914 Star and the Victory and British War medals. The reference to 'C/R' is to the clasp and rosette which could be attached to the medal ribbon and signified that the soldier served "under fire". He first entered the "Theatre" of war on 13th August 1914, presumably part of the Expeditionary Force. He was discharged owing to his wounds in May 1916.Contributed by:
Norman89338 -
Silver War Badge award listBecause Jeremiah was discharged owing to his wounds in May 1916, he was eligible for the award of the Silver War Badge and he appears on this list dated 21st September 1916. This document shows that Jeremiah had originally enlisted in the Army on 24th July 1905. Was he a Reservist when war was declared? He went to France very soon after the war began.Contributed by:
Norman89338 -
Medal Award Roll for Victory and British War medalJeremiah Madden received both awards - compare the Medal Card (separate image)Contributed by:
Norman89338 -
Award Roll for 1914 StarJeremiah Madden appeared on this Roll for the 1914 Star - see also his Medal Card image. Intriguingly, below him in a crossed-out line is his brother William, who seems to have forfeited the the award for desertion! William had originally been wounded at Ypres in 1914 on the same day as his brother Henry, but here he seems to have forfeited the medal for desertion. See the William Madden entries.Contributed by:
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Madden Brother'sThis a picture from my grandmother daughter to Thomas Madden who's with his brothers on this picture after fighting in WWIContributed by:
Christopher156317
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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Numbers 1881-1914 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 | |
| Jeremiah Madden birth certificate | Norman89338 | |
| Jeremiah Madden medal card | Norman89338 | |
| Silver War Badge award list | Norman89338 | |
| Medal Award Roll for Victory and British War medal | Norman89338 | |
| Award Roll for 1914 Star | Norman89338 | |
| Madden Brother's | Christopher156317 |
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