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Timeline
Timeline
1883
1903
enlistment
Brecon
United Kingdom
Source:8542759
2nd February 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542759
2nd February 1903 - 8th June 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542759
10th June 1903 - 19th March 1904
1904
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542759
20th March 1904 - 1st February 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542759
13th August 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542759
13th August 1914 - 14th September 1914
1914
location
2 Field Ambulance
France
military residence address
Source:8542759
14th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542759
13th January 1915 - 28th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542759
13th January 1915 - 28th September 1915
1915
location
28 Field Ambulance
France
military residence address
Source:8542759
28th September 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542759
2nd October 1915 - 16th November 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7906
South Wales Borderers
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8542759
17th November 1915 - 1st February 1916
1916
discharge
Source:69604
1st March 1916
location
transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8542759
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Arnold |
| Source | 69604 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Field Ambulance | France | military residence address | 14th September 1914 | |
| 28 Field Ambulance | France | military residence address | 28th September 1915 | |
| transfer to reserves after medical examination, Army Barracks, Chatham, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private | ||
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7906 | South Wales Borderers | 1st 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 |
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 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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Stories
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