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We remember John Williams
We remember John Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1877
birth
Newcastle, Bridgend, Glamorganshire
United Kingdom
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4th July 1877
1895
service
British Army
Private
5132
South Wales Borderers
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22nd November 1895
1900
theatres
Asia :6
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22nd August 1900 - 22nd October 1902
1907
location
Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
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26th October 1907 - 21st November 1907
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
11921
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
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4th January 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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4th January 1915 - 22nd March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
11921
South Wales Borderers Depot
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23rd March 1916 - 2nd September 1916
awards
China War Medal 1900
Other War Service Award
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 4774596 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Discharge Depôt, Fort Brockhurst, Gosport, Hampshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | 26th October 1907 - 21st November 1907 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5132 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 11921 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 11921 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| China War Medal 1900 | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll for China War Medal 1900 | Keith1947 |
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