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We remember Thomas Matthews
We remember Thomas Matthews
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Timeline
Timeline
1891
dates
Age 20
Source:6644477
2nd April 1891
1891
1911
service
British Army
Private
8602
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:6644477
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
8602
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:5069213
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:5069213
23rd September 1914
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5069213
1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:5069213
25th April 1915
1918
events
Desertion
Military Discipline
Forfeited 1915 star as a result
Source:5069213
10th June 1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8534624
death
Unknown
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Source:5069213
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Thomas |
| Initials | T |
| Last Name | Matthews |
| Source | 6644477 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8602 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8602 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| MIC for T Matthews | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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