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We remember Archibald William Matthews
We remember Archibald William Matthews
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Timeline
Timeline
1883
1908
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:2975656
1908
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
9841
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8568934
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant Drummer
9841
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:2975656
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:2975656
23rd September 1914
1921
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8733540
1921
1921
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
3903089
South Wales Borderers
Source:8733540
1921
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
9841
South Wales Borderers
Source:2975656
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archibald William |
| Initials | AW |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 2975656 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9841 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant Drummer | |
| British Army | 9841 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 9841 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 3903089 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award |
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 post 1920 numbersMore about South Wales Borderers post 1920 numbers
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1920 onwards | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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