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We remember Arthur Perkins
We remember Arthur Perkins
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1899
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:3476173
28th June 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7615307
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7615307
1st October 1902
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
6195
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd Battalion
Source:7957651
2nd April 1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3476173
15th March 1916 - 6th July 1916
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3476173
22nd October 1918 - 19th November 1918
1920
discharge
Source:3476173
30th June 1920
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 1
6195
South Wales Borderers
Source:3476173
1966
death
Greenwich, London
United Kingdom
Source:8774145
August 1966
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Perkins |
| Source | 3476173 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6195 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 1 | ||
| British Army | 6195 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Full dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1
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Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal WelshMore about Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| British War Medal & Victory Medal | Keith1947 |
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