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We remember Robert Gerrard
We remember Robert Gerrard
Duplicate of Robert Dodd
Also remembered by 22 people
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1886
dates
Age 3
Source:8576747
1886
1886
location
Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576747
1886
1902
service
British Army
8083
Kings Own Lancaster Regiment
Source:7618516
9th October 1902
1909
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7617336
28th September 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private 989 , Lance Corporal 70556
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7617336
28th September 1909 - 12th March 1919
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7617332
14th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
989
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1328971
25th August 1914
1914
internment
pow
Near Hanover
Germany
Source:7617332
21st October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private 989
South Lancashire
2nd Battalion
Source:7647388
25th December 1914
1915
location
Hameln POW Camp near Hanover
Germany
military residence address
Source:7611392
1915
1917
internment
pow
Germany
Source:7617332
16th April 1917
1917
location
Soltau Prisoner Of War Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:7617332
21st April 1917
1918
location
Soltau POW Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:7627096
6th April 1918
1918
location
Soltau POW Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:7627111
4th June 1918
1918
location
Soltau POW Camp
Germany
military residence address
Source:7650233
5th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
989
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7613575
11th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7613575
12th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7617336
12th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7617338
12th March 1919
1919
marriage
Mary Agnes Dower
Source:7647813
March 1919
1947
location
27 Woodhall Cresent, Copley, Halifax
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7616951
17th August 1947
1956
location
27 Woodhall Cresent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7608960
1956
service
British Army
Source:1328971
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
70556
South Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:1328971
location
Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8576747
1958
death
Not War Related
Halifax
United Kingdom
Source:7616951
5th December 1958
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
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| 27 Woodhall Cresent, Copley, Halifax | United Kingdom | their own address | known 17th August 1947 | |
| 27 Woodhall Cresent | United Kingdom | their own address | 1956 | |
| Hameln POW Camp near Hanover | Germany | military residence address | known 1915 | |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1886 | |
| Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Soltau POW Camp | Germany | military residence address | known 5th June 1918 | |
| Soltau POW Camp | Germany | military residence address | 6th April 1918 | |
| Soltau POW Camp | Germany | military residence address | 4th June 1918 | |
| Soltau Prisoner Of War Camp | Germany | military residence address | known 21st April 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | 8083 | Kings Own Lancaster Regiment | |||
| British Army | Private 989 , Lance Corporal 70556 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | Private 989 | South Lancashire | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 989 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 989 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 70556 | South Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Agnes Dower | wife | March 1919 |
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Battalion Diary - One2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Battalion Diary - Two2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Battalion Diary - Three2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Battalion Diary - Four2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Battalion Diary - Five2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Battalion Diary - Six2nd Battalion South Lancashire Regiment War Diary 4th Aug-21st OctContributed by:
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Robert's younger brother ArthurFollowing in his elder brother's footsteps.Contributed by:
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Enlistment 1902Militia Attestation to serve in The Kings Own Lancaster Regiment for a term of six years.Contributed by:
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Soltau Prisoner Of War CampA remarkable photograph of Robert Gerrard (on the left) and two fellow prisoners taken during his time at Soltau POW Camp.Contributed by:
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POW postcard from Robert to Mary Agnes June 1918Krieggagefangeren (Prisoner Of War) sending 5/6/18 --- Dear Agnes, If you get this photo let me know. For although silence is golden, it sometimes makes one forget. Hoping you are well, I’m just middling myself. This was taken last winter, by next winter I hope to be with you. Fond love, Bob. Give my love to our Frances.Contributed by:
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Solesmes 25th August 1914The 2nd Battalion South Lancs also fought in this action.Contributed by:
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Robert 1886The Gerrards owned a hackney cab business in Liverpool at this time, unfortunately the business was mismanaged. This photo was taken before the money ran out.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | robert5139 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | robert5139 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | robert5139 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| 1891 Census | robert5139 | |
| 1911 Census | robert5139 | |
| 1901 Census | robert5139 | |
| Character Reference | robert5139 | |
| Certificate Of Education | robert5139 | |
| Robert Gerrard | robert5139 | |
| Bob Gerrard | robert5139 | |
| South Lancashire Regiment Roll Of Individuals | robert5139 | |
| Hameln Prison Camp 1915 | robert5139 | |
| Robert Gerrard | robert5139 | |
| Demobilization After The War | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - One | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - Two | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - Three | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - Four | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - Five | robert5139 | |
| Battalion Diary - Six | robert5139 | |
| Prisoner Of War Record | robert5139 | |
| Birth certificate | Madeleine54659 | |
| Death Certificate | robert5139 | |
| POW Record | robert5139 | |
| The Gerrards | robert5139 | |
| POW Index Cards | robert5139 | |
| Medal Index Card | robert5139 | |
| Robert's younger brother Arthur | robert5139 | |
| Enlistment 1902 | robert5139 | |
| B C | robert5139 | |
| Mary Agnes Dower | robert5139 | |
| Soltau POW Camp | robert5139 | |
| Appel (roll call) Solau POW Camp 6th April 1918 | robert5139 | |
| Mary Agnes Dower | robert5139 | |
| Soltau Prisoner Of War Camp | robert5139 | |
| Robert Gerrard's 1914 Christmas Gift Box | robert5139 | |
| Red Cross Prisoner Of War record | robert5139 | |
| Registered Marriages March 1919 | robert5139 | |
| POW postcard from Robert to Mary Agnes June 1918 | robert5139 | |
| Solesmes 25th August 1914 | robert5139 | |
| Robert 1886 | robert5139 | |
| South Lancs 2nd Battalion | robert5139 |
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