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We remember Francis Bridges
We remember Francis Bridges
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1908
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8564432
5th November 1908
1908
service
British Army
Boy
10185
South Wales Borderers
Source:8564432
5th November 1908
1911
service
British Army
Private
10185
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8564432
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Jessie Ann Church
Source:8564432
20th October 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
10185
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:493395
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:493395
13th August 1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
3903122
South Wales Borderers
Source:8564432
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Bridges |
| Source | 493395 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10185 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3903122 | South Wales Borderers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 10185 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 10185 | South Wales Borderers | Boy |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Ann Church | wife | 20th October 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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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 post 1920 numbersMore about South Wales Borderers post 1920 numbers
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 |
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