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We remember David Betts
We remember David Betts
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1911
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8600028
20th October 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
3/10966
South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8600028
8th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10966
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8600028
13th September 1914 - 31st October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:325906
13th September 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Shrapnel wound to right thigh
Hospital/Institution
Source:8600028
31st October 1914
1916
marriage
Clara Hillier
Source:9052811
2nd December 1916
service
British Army
Private
62539
17th Works Company Liverpool Regiment
Source:325906
service
British Army
Private
216410
Labour Corps
Source:325906
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Betts |
| Source | 325906 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 62539 | 17th Works Company Liverpool Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 216410 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 3/10966 | South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10966 | South Wales Borderers | 1st 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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara Hillier | wife | 2nd December 1916 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Special Reservists of the South Wales BorderersMore about Special Reservists of the South Wales Borderers
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Part Two - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Two - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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