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We remember George Bibby
We remember George Bibby
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
enlistment
Pontypridd
United Kingdom
Source:8542754
9th February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7929
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542754
9th February 1903 - 8th June 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7929
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542754
9th June 1903 - 14th November 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7929
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542754
15th November 1904 - 3rd April 1906
1906
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542754
31st March 1906 - 3rd April 1906
1911
marriage
Maria Jane Evans
Source:8542754
19th February 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7929
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542754
13th August 1914 - 23rd October 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542754
13th August 1914 - 23rd October 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:333814
23rd October 1914
1914
location
20 Field Ambulance
Belgium
military residence address
Source:333814
23rd October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7929
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542754
13th November 1914 - 8th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
7929
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542754
9th January 1915 - 8th February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8542754
8th February 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Bibby |
| Source | 333814 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Field Ambulance | Belgium | military residence address | 23rd October 1914 | |
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st March 1906 - 3rd April 1906 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7929 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Lance Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Jane Evans | wife | 19th February 1911 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
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
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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