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We remember William George Rouse
We remember William George Rouse
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:3835844
1899
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
6223
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7614378
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
6223
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3835844
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3835844
13th August 1914
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William George |
| Initials | WG |
| Last Name | Rouse |
| Source | 7614378 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6223 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 6223 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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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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 | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 |
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