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We remember Sidney Alexander Bull
We remember Sidney Alexander Bull
Timeline
Timeline
1889
birth
Source:8947068
August 1889
1908
enlistment
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
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12th August 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
3/10285
South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve)
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542950
12th August 1908
1914
marriage
Lily Emma Thomas
Source:8947066
14th April 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
10285
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:592591
8th October 1914 - 30th November 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:592591
8th October 1914 - 30th November 1915
1915
discharge
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13th November 1915
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Sidney Alexander |
| Initials | SA |
| Last Name | Bull |
| Source | 592591 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10285 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/10285 | South Wales Borderers (Special Reserve) | 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 | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Emma Thomas | wife | 14th April 1914 |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers 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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Special Reservists on BWM & WM medal rollA listing of Special Reservists from the medal roll.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Special Reservists of the South Wales BorderersMore about Special Reservists of the South Wales Borderers
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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 "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| Special Reservists on BWM & WM medal roll | Keith1947 |
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