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We remember Bertie William Chacksfield
We remember Bertie William Chacksfield
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Timeline
Timeline
1887
1905
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8542640
30th November 1905
1911
service
British Army
Private
8975
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8502952
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Isabel Eleanor Foxley
Source:8542640
24th February 1912
1914
service
British Army
Private
8975
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:758392
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:758392
13th August 1914 - 1914
service
British Army
Private
266413
Labour Corps
Source:8542642
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Bertie William |
| Initials | BW |
| Last Name | Chacksfield |
| Source | 8502952 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8975 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 8975 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 266413 | Labour Corps | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Eleanor Foxley | wife | 24th February 1912 |
Media
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
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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We remember Bertie William Chacksfield
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