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We remember Archie Coleman
We remember Archie Coleman
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1902
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:8554674
9th September 1902
1902
service
British Army
Private
7432
South Wales Borderers
Source:8554674
9th September 1902 - 8th September 1905
1903
location
Tempe Barracks, Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8554674
3rd February 1903 - 9th June 1904
1904
location
Bulford Camp
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8554674
10th June 1904 - 8th September 1905
1914
service
British Army
Private
7432
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8554674
22nd August 1914 - 14th January 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:888286
22nd August 1914 - 14th January 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Sprained ankle
Hospital/Institution
Source:888286
14th January 1915
1915
location
1 Field Ambulance
France
military residence address
Source:888286
14th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7432
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8554674
25th May 1915 - 19th June 1915
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:8554674
25th May 1915 - 19th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun SHot Wound to left forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8554674
19th June 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Shell shock
Hospital/Institution
Source:8554674
1st July 1916 - 1919
1916
service
British Army
Private
266404
Labour Corps
552nd Employment Company
Source:8554674
1st July 1916
location
Brecon Barracks
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8554674
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Archie |
| Initials | A |
| Last Name | Coleman |
| Source | 888286 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Field Ambulance | France | military residence address | 14th January 1915 | |
| Brecon Barracks | United Kingdom | military residence address | ||
| Bulford Camp | United Kingdom | military residence address | 10th June 1904 - 8th September 1905 | |
| Tempe Barracks, Bloemfontein, Orange River Colony | South Africa | military residence address | 3rd February 1903 - 9th June 1904 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 266404 | Labour Corps | 552nd Employment Company | Private | |
| British Army | 7432 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7432 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7432 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd 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
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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