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We remember Arthur Stephens
We remember Arthur Stephens
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1901
service
British Army
Private
South Wales Borderers
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1901
1911
marriage
Mary Sullivan
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12th December 1911
1914
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
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31st August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13809
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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9th November 1914 - 27th January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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9th November 1914 - 24th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to left foot
Hospital/Institution
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24th January 1915
1915
location
3 Field Ambulance
France
away from home address
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24th January 1915 - 26th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
13809
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
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17th April 1915 - 7th July 1915
1915
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
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7th July 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Stephens |
| Source | 4248859 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Field Ambulance | France | away from home address | 24th January 1915 - 26th January 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | Private | |||
| British Army | 13809 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 13809 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) 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 |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Sullivan | wife | 12th December 1911 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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