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We remember Frederick Chaston
We remember Frederick Chaston
Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
George Chaston
Source:6174797
1864
1868
sibling
Alice Chaston
Source:6174797
1868
1869
sibling
Rosey Chaston
Source:6174797
1869
1873
sibling
Harry Chaston
Source:6174797
1873
1875
sibling
Charley Chaston
Source:6174797
1875
1878
1881
dates
Age 3
Source:6174797
3rd April 1881
1881
location
Holts, Downham, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6174797
3rd April 1881
1896
enlistment
Hounslow, London
United Kingdom
Source:786485
1896
1901
awards
Queens South Africa medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6658247
1st April 1901
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:6174781
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Sergeant
5258
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:786485
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chatham Barracks
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6174781
2nd April 1911
1914
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7962408
1st July 1914
1915
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
5258
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:786485
25th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
5258
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:786485
25th April 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:786485
25th April 1915
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
5258
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:7350974
1915
death
Died of wounds
Gallipoli
Turkey
Source:7350974
Source:6174767
22nd August 1915
burial
Source:7350974
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick |
| Initials | F |
| Last Name | Chaston |
| Source | 786485 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Barracks | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Holts, Downham, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 5258 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | 5258 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | 5258 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | |
| British Army | 5258 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Queens South Africa medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Chaston | mother | ||
| Frederick Chaston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Chaston | brother | 1864 | |
| Alice Chaston | sister | 1868 | |
| Rosey Chaston | sister | 1869 | |
| Harry Chaston | brother | 1873 | |
| Charley Chaston | brother | 1875 |
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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Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st typeArmy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - George V – 1st type, (swivelling scroll suspender). The crimson ribbon with white borders is for awards made from 1917 onwards.
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers description list 1890sMore about South Wales Borderers description list 1890s
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
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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 | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Melanie24 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Melanie24 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Melanie24 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Melanie24 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Melanie24 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Boer War Records 1899-1902 | Keith1947 | |
| Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1901 Census | Keith1947 | |
| Infantry Depot Description Books | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Full dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st type | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| Queen's South Africa medal | Keith1947 |
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