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We remember Walter Robinson
We remember Walter Robinson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1897
enlistment
Guildford
United Kingdom
Source:3791536
6th March 1897
1898
dates
Age 20
Source:8542684
3rd November 1898
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646006
1st April 1901
1902
appointments
Serjeant
Source:3791536
1st September 1902
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646006
1st October 1902
1909
marriage
Emily Dowdeswell
Source:8542684
14th April 1909
1914
appointments
Company Serjeant Major
Source:3791536
3rd October 1914
1915
appointments
Warrant Officer Class 2
Source:3791536
29th January 1915
1915
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7962396
1st July 1915
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3791536
15th March 1916 - 30th May 1916
1916
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
5604
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3791536
17th December 1916 - 5th March 1918
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3791536
18th December 1916 - 21st March 1919
1918
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
5604
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3791536
6th March 1918 - 19th May 1919
1919
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:3791536
8th July 1919
1938
death
United Kingdom
Source:8542684
22nd December 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | Robinson |
| Source | 3791536 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5604 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 | |
| British Army | 5604 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Dowdeswell | wife | 14th April 1909 |
Media
Media
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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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Pension RecordService History, as summarised in the Pension Record file WO364Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| British War Medal & Victory Medal | Keith1947 | |
| Pension Record | Keith1947 |
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