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We remember Rees Breacher
We remember Rees Breacher
Duplicate of Albert Davies
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Hannah Breacher
Source:5511745
1885
1889
sibling
Martha Breacher
Source:5511745
1889
1891
sibling
Alfred Breacher
Source:5511745
1891
1894
1895
sibling
George Breacher
Source:5511745
1895
1895
dates
Age 1
Source:8599705
27th September 1895
1896
dates
Age 4
Source:5511775
27th September 1896
1899
sibling
Ada Breacher
Source:5511745
1899
1901
sibling
Nellie Breacher
Source:5511745
1901
1901
location
Strand Street, Mountain Ash
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5511745
1901
1911
location
Breacher Family, 7 Strand Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5511749
2nd April 1911
1913
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8599731
26th May 1913
1913
service
British Army
Private
11048
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8599731
26th May 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
11048
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:480118
20th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:480118
20th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
36329
Welsh Regiment
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:480118
1st May 1915 - 5th May 1915
1915
location
RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8550627
4th May 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Wales Z/906
Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve
5th Training Battalion
Source:8550627
16th May 1915 - 16th August 1915
1915
events
Detention
Military Discipline
Crystal Palace
United Kingdom
Source:8550627
27th July 1915 - 3rd August 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
Wales Z/906
HMS Invincible
Source:8550627
31st August 1915 - 31st May 1916
location
49 Philip Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8550627
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS INVINCIBLE suffered magazine explosion during the Battle of Jutland. There were only 6 survivors out of a crew of over a thousand.
Source:8550629
31st May 1916
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8550607
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49 Philip Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Breacher Family, 7 Strand Street, Mountain Ash, Glamorgan, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| RN Depot (Reservists), Crystal Palace, Sydenham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | 4th May 1915 | |
| Strand Street, Mountain Ash | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 11048 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 36329 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/906 | HMS Invincible | Able Seaman | ||
| British Army | 11048 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| Royal Navy | Wales Z/906 | Royal Naval Volunteer Reserve | 5th Training Battalion | Able Seaman |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Breacher | mother | ||
| George Breacher | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Breacher | sister | 1885 | |
| Martha Breacher | sister | 1889 | |
| Alfred Breacher | brother | 1891 | |
| George Breacher | brother | 1895 | |
| Ada Breacher | sister | 1899 | |
| Nellie Breacher | sister | 1901 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-04 | 5'5" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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HMS Invincible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Invincible at the Battle of Jutland
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Part Two - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Two - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS NAVY ALL RANKS INDICES (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Sian6123 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Gerry59140 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Albert Davies RNVR record | Gerry59140 | |
| HMS INVINCIBLE Casualty list | Gerry59140 | |
| Welsh Regiment battalions 1914-18 | Keith1947 | |
| Army Service Numbers 1881-1914 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rees Breacher | Sian6123 | |
| HMS Invincible on which Rees Breacher served | Sian6123 |
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We remember Rees Breacher
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