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Chapter 1: Crimean War - Colin Gilchrist
Chapter 2: World War I - Cecil Thomas Withers
Chapter 3: World War II - The recordings of Olive Withers (nee Gilchrist)
Chapter 4: World War I - The Medal Record of Albert Williams
Chapter 4: World War I - The Medal Record of Albert Williams
Albert's daughter, Margaret, knew that her father had served in India on border patrols during the Great War with the South Wales Borderers. There was also talk that he had come into contact with the Turks and that had served in Gallipoli. For recreation during this time he had been a regimental boxer. Sadly, none of his medals can be found, but here are the details from his Medal Roll Index:
Bert Williams served in the 1st/1st South Wales Borders with Regimental Numbers 1985 , 200439
Albert Williams in 1942
South Wales Borderers emblem
He was awarded the following Medals (i) the Victory Medal - Roll J/1/101B21 - on page 5924 , (ii) the British Medal - Roll J/1/101B21 - on page 5924 , (iii) the 15 Star - Roll J/1/2A - on page 63
The Theatre of War is recorded as Aden / Asiatic, with Date of Entry 3 July 1915