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We remember John Brace
We remember John Brace
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1903
enlistment
Tredegar
United Kingdom
Source:8542760
29th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542760
29th January 1903 - 7th April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion in South Africa
Source:8542760
8th April 1903 - 9th June 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542760
16th November 1904 - 30th March 1906
1906
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542760
31st March 1906 - 2nd April 1906
1906
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Jones
Source:8542760
8th December 1906
1914
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542760
13th August 1914 - 23rd November 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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13th August 1914 - 23rd November 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound to Left Shoulder
Hospital/Institution
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23rd November 1914
1914
location
No 8 Casualty Clearing Hospital, Bailleul
France
military residence address
Source:8542760
25th November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542760
16th August 1915 - 16th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
7900
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542760
17th January 1916 - 28th January 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8542760
29th January 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Brace |
| Source | 453407 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 31st March 1906 - 2nd April 1906 | |
| No 8 Casualty Clearing Hospital, Bailleul | France | military residence address | known 25th November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7900 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7900 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7900 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion in South Africa | Private | |
| British Army | 7900 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7900 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7900 | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Jones | wife | 8th December 1906 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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