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We remember Maurice Cadman
We remember Maurice Cadman
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1909
service
British Army
Private
Border Regiment (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8612508
1909
1914
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:8612508
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15039
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8612508
13th November 1914 - 22nd December 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5438657
13th November 1914
1914
hospitalisation
Gunshot wound to left hand at La Bassee - loss of left index finger
Hospital/Institution
Source:8612508
22nd December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15039
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8612508
24th December 1914 - 9th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
38169
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
2nd Garrison Battalion
Source:8612508
26th October 1915 - 12th November 1917
service
British Army
Sapper
325374
Royal Engineers
Source:5438657
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/288519
Royal Engineers
Source:5438657
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Maurice |
| Initials | M |
| Last Name | Cadman |
| Source | 5438657 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 325374 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/288519 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | Border Regiment (Special Reserve) | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 15039 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 38169 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 2nd Garrison Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15039 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
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 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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