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We remember William Thomas Sandford
We remember William Thomas Sandford
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1905
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6983919
2nd November 1905
1911
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8932
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:6983918
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8932
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:3896561
22nd August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3896561
22nd August 1914
1919
discharge
Source:6983919
13th March 1919
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
8932
South Wales Borderers
Source:3896561
1950
death
Source:9467373
6th January 1950
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Thomas |
| Initials | WT |
| Last Name | Sandford |
| Source | 6983918 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8932 | South Wales Borderers | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | 8932 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8932 | 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 | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Old South Wales Borderer | Gillian156172 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 | |
| Newspaper Article | Gillian156172 | |
| Newspaper Article | Gillian156172 | |
| Tommy and his 'fags' | Gillian156172 |
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