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We remember Robert Black
We remember Robert Black
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Timeline
Timeline
1884
1905
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6979430
13th March 1905
1911
service
British Army
Private
8725
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6979432
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8725
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:365326
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:365326
13th August 1914
1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6979434
31st October 1914
1918
discharge
Source:6979430
25th October 1918
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
8725
South Wales Borderers
Source:365326
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Black |
| Source | 365326 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8725 | South Wales Borderers | Acting Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 8725 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8725 | 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 | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| 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 | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal | Keith1947 |
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We remember Robert Black
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