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We remember Sidney Charles Russell
We remember Sidney Charles Russell
Timeline
Timeline
1881
1899
enlistment
Dalston
United Kingdom
Source:8870425
10th January 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646792
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646792
1st October 1902
1907
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8870425
12th January 1907 - 14th January 1907
1915
service
British Army
Private Acting Corporal
6074
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3858908
26th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3858908
26th January 1915
1916
discharge
Source:3858908
10th January 1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
6074
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3858908
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Charles |
| Initials | SC |
| Last Name | Russell |
| Source | 7646792 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 12th January 1907 - 14th January 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6074 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | 6074 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Acting Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award |
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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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.Contributed 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 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| 1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 | |
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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