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We remember Rees Williams
We remember Rees Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1902
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:4779766
2nd January 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7188
South Wales Borderers
Source:8609692
3rd January 1902 - 2nd January 1909
1914
service
British Army
Private
7188
South Wales Borderers Army Reserve
Army Reserve 4 year extension
Source:8609692
3rd January 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
7188
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8609692
17th February 1915 - 10th December 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8609692
17th February 1915 - 10th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
62279
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
Source:8609692
30th September 1916 - 10th September 1917
1917
location
9 Avenue Court, Brecon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8609692
10th September 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Air Mechanic 3rd Class
103719
Royal Flying Corps
Source:8609692
11th September 1917 - 31st March 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Aircraftman 2nd Class
103179
Royal Air Force
Source:8609692
1st April 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Rees |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 8609692 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Avenue Court, Brecon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 10th September 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 62279 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7188 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 103719 | Royal Flying Corps | Air Mechanic 3rd Class | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 103179 | Royal Air Force | Aircraftman 2nd Class | ||
| British Army | 7188 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7188 | South Wales Borderers Army Reserve | Army Reserve 4 year extension | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rees Williams | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Air Force Muster Roll 1918 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Air Force, Airmen's service records 1912-1939 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 |
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