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We remember James Preece
We remember James Preece
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1908
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8891915
14th December 1908
1911
location
Barracks, King's Hill, Harrismith
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8891401
1st April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
10218
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8891401
2nd April 1911
1912
location
HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:3583997
4th November 1912 - 4th December 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
10218
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:3583997
23rd September 1914 - 18th November 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:3583997
23rd September 1914 - 18th November 1914
1914
location
HMHS Delta, departing Sha-tzu-kou Bay, destination Hong Kong
China
military residence address
Source:3583997
18th November 1914 - 22nd November 1914
1919
discharge
Source:8891915
10th March 1919
service
British Army
Private
21309
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3583997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | James |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Preece |
| Source | 3583997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barracks, King's Hill, Harrismith | South Africa | military residence address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| HM Troopship "Soudan", to destination of Tientsin, departing Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 4th November 1912 - 4th December 1912 | |
| HMHS Delta, departing Sha-tzu-kou Bay, destination Hong Kong | China | military residence address | 18th November 1914 - 22nd November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 21309 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 10218 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 10218 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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