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We remember William O'shaughnesey
We remember William O'shaughnesey
Duplicate of William Alias Smith
Also remembered by 1 person
Timeline
Timeline
1899
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:4172743
9th February 1899
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646801
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646801
1st October 1902
1914
service
British Army
Private
6110
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:4172743
9th November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4172743
9th November 1914
1916
discharge
Source:4172743
8th February 1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
605194
Royal Engineers
Source:4172743
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Last Name | O'shaughnesey |
| Source | 4172743 |
| Last Name | Smith |
| Source | 4172743 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6110 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 605194 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| 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 -
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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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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
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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 | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Fife3190 |
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 | |
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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We remember William O'shaughnesey
Also remembered by 1 person
