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We remember Thomas Porter
We remember Thomas Porter
Timeline
Timeline
1879
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7615272
1879
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:7615272
19th August 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646868
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646868
1st October 1902
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
6289
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3559774
22nd August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3559774
27th August 1914
1915
discharge
Source:7615272
22nd January 1915
service
British Army
Corporal
6289
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:7615272
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Porter |
| Source | 3559774 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6289 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 6289 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 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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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 |
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