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We remember James Charles Bigland
We remember James Charles Bigland
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1902
enlistment
Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8542778
20th October 1902
1902
service
British Army
Boy
7798
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542778
20th October 1902 - 2nd February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Boy
7798
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542778
3rd February 1903 - 19th March 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7798
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542778
20th March 1903 - 9th June 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7798
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542778
10th June 1904 - 19th October 1905
1906
marriage
Clara Webb
Source:8542778
5th August 1906
1914
service
British Army
Private
7798
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542778
13th August 1914 - 4th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542778
13th August 1914 - 4th September 1914
1914
location
5 Stationary Hospital, Le Mans
France
military residence address
Source:8542778
5th September 1914 - 4th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
7798
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542778
9th October 1914 - 30th August 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542778
9th October 1914 - 30th August 1915
1915
location
Field Hospital
France
military residence address
Source:8542778
31st August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7798
1 Infantry Div Base Depot
Source:8542778
5th October 1915 - 25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7798
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542778
26th October 1915 - 27th October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:338974
27th October 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James Charles |
| Initials | JC |
| Last Name | Bigland |
| Source | 338974 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Stationary Hospital, Le Mans | France | military residence address | 5th September 1914 - 4th October 1914 | |
| Field Hospital | France | military residence address | 31st August 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Boy | |
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | Boy | ||
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7798 | 1 Infantry Div Base Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7798 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 Webb | wife | 5th August 1906 |
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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