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We remember Edgar Walker
We remember Edgar Walker
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1894
enlistment
Brynmawr
United Kingdom
Source:8810400
15th August 1894
1913
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7965967
1st January 1913
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:4583059
22nd September 1914
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
4673
South Wales Borderers
Source:4583059
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
517680
Labour Corps
Source:4583059
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
GS/144211
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4583059
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
6451415
Royal Fusiliers
Source:4583059
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edgar |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Walker |
| Source | 4583059 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4673 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 517680 | Labour Corps | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | GS/144211 | Royal Fusiliers | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 6451415 | Royal Fusiliers | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
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 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1894-08-15 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers description list 1890sMore about South Wales Borderers description list 1890s
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Infantry Depot Description Books | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| LS&GC recipients roll 1913 | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st type | Keith1947 |
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