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We remember Frederick Busby
We remember Frederick Busby
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1903
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:8542764
8th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7868
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542764
8th January 1903 - 14th November 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7868
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542764
15th November 1904 - 7th January 1911
1904
location
Troopship to (Karachi?) Indian subcontinent, leaving Southampton
United Kingdom
Source:8542764
15th November 1904 - 8th December 1904
1910
location
HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Chatham, departing Karachi
Pakistan
military residence address
Source:8542764
2nd December 1910 - 21st December 1910
1913
marriage
Christine Clarke
Source:8542764
12th July 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7868
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542764
13th August 1914 - 31st October 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542764
13th August 1914 - 31st October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7868
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542764
1st November 1915 - 7th January 1916
1916
discharge
Source:673037
7th January 1916
service
British Army
Private
616101
Labour Corps
Source:673037
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Busby |
| Source | 673037 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship "Rewa", destination Chatham, departing Karachi | Pakistan | military residence address | 2nd December 1910 - 21st December 1910 | |
| Troopship to (Karachi?) Indian subcontinent, leaving Southampton | United Kingdom | 15th November 1904 - 8th December 1904 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 616101 | Labour Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 7868 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7868 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7868 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7868 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Christine Clarke | wife | 12th July 1913 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
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Keith1947
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 "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 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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