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We remember Harry Hicks
We remember Harry Hicks
Timeline
Timeline
1877
1896
enlistment
Hounslow
United Kingdom
Source:7612306
25th June 1896
1911
service
British Army
Serjeant
5287
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7612308
2nd April 1911
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7962412
1st July 1914
1914
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
5287
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7612302
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7612302
13th August 1914
1915
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7612302
17th February 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Harry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Hicks |
| Source | 7612302 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5287 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5287 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Company Serjeant Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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Full dress uniformSouth Wales Borderers full dress uniform; a scarlet tunic with grass green facings which were revived in 1905. This was soon to be abandoned in favour of khaki. The Home Service helmet was introduced in 1878.
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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 LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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