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We remember John Bowen
We remember John Bowen
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1905
enlistment
Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:8558997
10th January 1905
1907
service
British Army
Private
8642
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8558997
23rd January 1907 - 27th July 1911
1912
marriage
Sarah Winifred Shone
Source:8558997
25th September 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
8642
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:434956
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:434956
13th August 1914
service
British Army
Private
33509
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:434956
location
transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8558997
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Bowen |
| Source | 8558997 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 33509 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8642 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8642 | South Wales Borderers | 1st 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Winifred Shone | wife | 25th September 1912 |
Media
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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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