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We remember William Perry
We remember William Perry
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1906
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6991787
31st August 1906
1911
service
British Army
Private
9397
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6991785
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9397
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3484607
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3484607
13th August 1914
1916
discharge
Source:6991787
2nd May 1916
service
British Army
Private
9397
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:6991787
1920
death
Source:7195698
30th December 1920
burial
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:7195698
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Perry |
| Source | 3484607 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9397 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9397 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9397 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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