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We remember William Birt
We remember William Birt
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
service
British Army
Private
4617
Gloucestershire Regiment
4th (Volunteer) Battalion
Source:8802617
20th March 1903
1914
service
British Army
Private
12351
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:356557
20th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:356557
20th September 1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
33505
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
19th Battalion
Source:356557
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Birt |
| Source | 356557 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33505 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 19th Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 4617 | Gloucestershire Regiment | 4th (Volunteer) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 12351 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | 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 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 - Militia | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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