Identity area
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Date(s)
- 1976-1999 (Creation)
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Extent and medium
1 folder
Context area
Name of creator
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Content and structure area
Scope and content
Correspondence of John Pikoulis largely with those who served with Alun Lewis in the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers and with post-war organisations related to the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers; notes taken by John Pikoulis during interviews with military colleagues of Alun Lewis; and Ministry of Defence declaration form.
Note that cross-referencing of names inevitably occurs between friends and acquaintances, military colleagues and academic/work colleagues of Alun Lewis - please refer to all relevant categories.
Appraisal, destruction and scheduling
Accruals
System of arrangement
Dated correspondence arranged chronologically. Undated material marked as such.
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Language of material
- English
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Notes area
Note
Established in England in 1689 as Sir Edward Dering's Regiment of Foot, what would, in 1881, become known as the South Wales Borderers was a line infantry regiment of the British Army. From 1873, the regiment was based at Brecon and recruited from the border counties of Brecknockshire, Monmouthshire and Herefordshire. It served in many conflicts, including the American War of Independence, various conflicts in India, the Zulu War, the Second Boer War, and both World Wars. In 1969, the South Wales Borderers was amalgamated with the Welch Regiment to form the Royal Regiment of Wales. (Wikipedia (paraphrased))
For the 6th Battalion South Wales Borderers, see, for example: https://www.wartimememoriesproject.com/greatwar/allied/battalion.php?pid=7042