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We remember Oscar Francis Theobald
We remember Oscar Francis Theobald
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1908
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:4396284
May 1908
1911
service
British Army
Boy
9865
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8569278
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9865
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:4396284
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:4396284
23rd September 1914
1926
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8614784
1926
1926
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
3903091
South Wales Borderers
Source:8614784
1926
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
9865
South Wales Borderers
Source:4396284
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Oscar Francis |
| Initials | OF |
| Last Name | Theobald |
| Source | 4396284 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9865 | South Wales Borderers | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 9865 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9865 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Boy | |
| British Army | 3903091 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award |
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 post 1920 numbersMore about South Wales Borderers post 1920 numbers
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1920 onwards | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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