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We remember George Charles Snow
We remember George Charles Snow
Duplicate of G C Snow
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1908
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:4186806
3rd September 1908
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:6644302
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Private
9972
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6644302
2nd April 1911
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:4186806
23rd September 1914
1914
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6982597
5th November 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:4186806
25th April 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:4186806
27th June 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4186806
10th July 1917 - 1919
1920
discharge
Source:4186806
2nd September 1920
1924
location
53 Askew Crescent, Shepherds Bush, London, W12
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:4186806
1st May 1924
service
British Army
Private
9972
South Wales Borderers
Source:4186806
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Charles |
| Initials | GC |
| Last Name | Snow |
| Source | 6644302 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 53 Askew Crescent, Shepherds Bush, London, W12 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st May 1924 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9972 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 9972 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-09-03 | 5'4" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal WelshMore about Medals of the Regimental Museum of the Royal Welsh
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WWI Distinguished Conduct Medal Citations Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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