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We remember Thomas Preece
We remember Thomas Preece
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Timeline
Timeline
1885
1899
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
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17th October 1899
1905
marriage
Eleanor Gertrude Sapple
Source:7615266
17th July 1905
1906
children
Thomas James Preece
Source:7615266
5th January 1906
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615266
19th August 1914 - 29th August 1915
1914
service
British Army
Private
6389
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7615266
22nd August 1914 - 29th August 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3584235
22nd August 1914
1920
discharge
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18th October 1920
service
British Army
Private
392408
Labour Corps
Agricultural Company
Source:7615266
service
British Army
Private
3903038
South Wales Borderers
Source:7615266
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Preece |
| Source | 3584235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 392408 | Labour Corps | Agricultural Company | Private | |
| British Army | 3903038 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 6389 | 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas James Preece | son | 5th January 1906 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor Gertrude Sapple | wife | 17th July 1905 |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers 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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Keith1947
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 |
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We remember Thomas Preece
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