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We remember William Rees
We remember William Rees
Timeline
Timeline
1883
birth
United Kingdom
Source:8679628
1883
1901
awards
Queen's South Africa Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8822899
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8822899
1st October 1902
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8679628
19th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13019
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3688618
13th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3688618
13th September 1914
service
British Army
Private
33813
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd Battalion
Source:8679628
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Rees |
| Source | 3688618 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33813 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13019 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | |
| Queen's South Africa Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
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