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Duplicate of James Woods
Timeline
Timeline
1866
sibling
John Woods
Source:8809806
1866
1868
sibling
Cornelius Woods
Source:8809806
1868
1873
sibling
Jeremiah Woods
Source:8809806
1873
1877
sibling
Mary Woods
Source:8809806
1877
1879
sibling
Michael Woods
Source:8809806
1879
1880
1881
location
Row 4 Rows Sirhowy, Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8809806
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Patrick Woods
Source:8809804
1881
1891
location
Morgans Row, Bedwellty, Rhymney, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8809804
5th April 1891
1901
service
British Army
Private
South Wales Borderers
3rd Battalion
Source:8604658
1901
1912
marriage
Mary Vaughan
Source:9404170
28th August 1912
1913
children
Edith Mary Brown
Source:9404175
25th May 1913
1914
location
[Sister as NoK:] Mrs O'Hara, 20 Howards Row, Rhymney, Non
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8604658
1st September 1914
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8604655
2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
14184
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:547221
2nd November 1914 - 3rd January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8604658
2nd November 1914 - 3rd January 1915
1914
hospitalisation
Gun Shot Wound
Hospital/Institution
Source:8604658
24th December 1914
1914
location
Field Hospital
France
away from home address
Source:8604658
24th December 1914 - 3rd January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14184
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8604658
4th January 1915 - 25th January 1915
1915
location
4th Scottish General Hospital, Glasgow
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8604658
4th January 1915 - 25th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14184
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8604658
26th January 1915 - 11th March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
14184
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8604658
11th March 1915 - 14th October 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8604658
25th April 1915 - 14th October 1915
1916
discharge
Source:8604655
7th October 1916
1917
location
31 Gwerthonor Place, Gilfach Bargoed, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8604658
2nd December 1917
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Gwerthonor Place, Gilfach Bargoed, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd December 1917 | |
| 4th Scottish General Hospital, Glasgow | United Kingdom | away from home address | 4th January 1915 - 25th January 1915 | |
| Field Hospital | France | away from home address | 24th December 1914 - 3rd January 1915 | |
| Morgans Row, Bedwellty, Rhymney, Monmouthshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Row 4 Rows Sirhowy, Bedwelty, Monmouthshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| [Sister as NoK:] Mrs O'Hara, 20 Howards Row, Rhymney, Non | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1st September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14184 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 14184 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 14184 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 14184 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Mary Brown | daughter | 25th May 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Woods | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Woods | brother | 1866 | |
| Cornelius Woods | brother | 1868 | |
| Jeremiah Woods | brother | 1873 | |
| Mary Woods | sister | 1877 | |
| Michael Woods | brother | 1879 | |
| Patrick Woods | brother | 1881 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Vaughan | wife | 28th August 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part Three - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 2
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Keith1947 |
Stories
Stories
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