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We remember Richard Lewis Smith
We remember Richard Lewis Smith
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
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1st November 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7787
South Wales Borderers
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1st November 1902 - 7th April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7787
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
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8th April 1903 - 31st October 1905
1904
location
HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban
South Africa
military residence address
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20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904
1914
service
British Army
Private
7787
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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13th August 1914 - 9th May 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th August 1914 - 9th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to the chest
Hospital/Institution
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9th May 1915
1915
location
Field Hospital
France
military residence address
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9th May 1915
1915
location
Endell Street Military Hospital, Covent Garden, London
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:8542935
20th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7787
South Wales Borderers Depot
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21st May 1915 - 3rd August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7787
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
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4th August 1915 - 31st October 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Lewis |
| Initials | RL |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4162481 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Endell Street Military Hospital, Covent Garden, London | United Kingdom | school/college address | 20th May 1915 | |
| Field Hospital | France | military residence address | 9th May 1915 | |
| HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7787 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7787 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7787 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7787 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7787 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
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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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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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
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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