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We remember Abraham Thomas
We remember Abraham Thomas
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1901
location
Shornemead Fort, Gravesend, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8596760
1st April 1901
1911
service
British Army
Private
10387
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8596760
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
10387
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:4398668
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:4398668
23rd September 1914
1928
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:8774336
1928
1928
service
British Army
Serjeant
3902958
South Wales Borderers
Source:8774336
1928
service
British Army
Serjeant
38074
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:4398668
service
British Army
Serjeant
82706
South Wales Borderers
Source:4398668
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Abraham |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Thomas |
| Source | 4398668 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shornemead Fort, Gravesend, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 38074 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 82706 | South Wales Borderers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 10387 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10387 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3902958 | South Wales Borderers | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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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