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We remember William Richard Coulson
We remember William Richard Coulson
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1893
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:975500
20th July 1893
1901
service
British Army
Corporal
4319
South Wales Borderers Depot
3rd Battalion
Source:975500
31st March 1901
1914
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:975500
1st November 1914
1917
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7961431
1st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
4319
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:9124364
24th November 1917 - 12th December 1917
1917
discharge
Source:975500
12th December 1917
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
4319
South Wales Borderers
Source:975500
service
British Army
Warrant Officer Class 2
4319
South Wales Borderers
Source:975500
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William Richard |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Coulson |
| Source | 975500 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4319 | South Wales Borderers Depot | 3rd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 4319 | South Wales Borderers | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 4319 | South Wales Borderers | Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 4319 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Company Serjeant Major |
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 | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
Media
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South Wales Borderers 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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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal 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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| Depot Battalion, SWB, on 1901 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers Full Dress uniform | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 |
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