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We remember Samuel Burchell
We remember Samuel Burchell
Timeline
Timeline
1887
birth
United Kingdom
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1887
1908
enlistment
Source:8716991
5th July 1908
1908
service
British Army
Private
9362
South Wales Borderers
Source:8716991
5th July 1908
1914
service
British Army
Private
3/9362
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:602519
8th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
9362
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:602519
20th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:602519
20th September 1914
1916
discharge
Source:602519
16th October 1916
service
British Army
Private
42036
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8716991
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Samuel |
| Initials | S |
| Last Name | Burchell |
| Source | 602519 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9362 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 42036 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 3/9362 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9362 | South Wales Borderers | 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 |
Media
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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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