Holder's service details:
Thomas Williams
Military Year: 1914-1920
Rank: Private
Medal Awarded: British War Medal and Victory Medal
Regiment or Corps: Border Regiment
Regimental Number: 33017
Previous Units: 9th Bord. R. 33017 Pte
Brief notes on the Battalion:
9th (Service) Battalion (Pioneers)
Formed at Carlisle in September 1914 as part of K3 and came under orders of 66th Brigade in 22nd Division. Moved to Lewes and Seaford. Moved to billets in Eastbourne in November 1914.
February 1915 : became Divisional Pioneers in same Division. Moved to Seaford March 1915 and on to Aldershot May 1915.
Landed at Le Havre 4 September 1915 but soon to Salonika, arriving 7 November 1915.
Medal condition:
Very Fine. Light discolouration.
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