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We remember Edwin Charles Capel
We remember Edwin Charles Capel
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1898
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:707309
8th November 1898
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646033
1st April 1901
1902
awards
Kings South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7646033
1st October 1902
1904
marriage
Florence Mabel Coes
Source:7615445
3rd December 1904
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
6037
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:707309
17th July 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7615443
17th July 1915 - 31st October 1915
1915
discharge
Source:707309
7th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Serjeant
28491
South Wales Borderers
Source:7615445
21st August 1916 - 6th May 1919
service
British Army
Serjeant
6037
South Wales Borderers Depot
1st Battalion
Source:7615443
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edwin Charles |
| Initials | EC |
| Last Name | Capel |
| Source | 7615443 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6037 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | 28491 | South Wales Borderers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 6037 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Kings South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Mabel Coes | wife | 3rd December 1904 |
Media
Media
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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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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
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South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1More about South Wales Borderers Boer War veterans part 1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War medal rolls for South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| QSA and KSA medals | Keith1947 | |
| 1915 Star, Victory Medal, British War Medal | Keith1947 | |
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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