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We remember Robert Alfred Grimwood
We remember Robert Alfred Grimwood
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1898
sibling
Winifred E Grimwood
Source:9270354
1898
1900
sibling
Arthur G Grimwood
Source:9270354
1900
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:9270354
31st March 1901
1901
location
32 Woodcote Place, Norwood, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270354
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Edward Grimwood
Source:9270391
1902
1904
sibling
Major Grimwood
Source:9270391
1904
1906
sibling
Alfred Grimwood
Source:9270391
1906
1908
sibling
Florence Grimwood
Source:9270391
1908
1911
dates
Age 17
Source:9270391
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Grocer's Assistant
Source:9270391
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Victoria Place, West Norwood
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270391
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 21
Source:9270328
21st April 1915
1915
employment
Grocer
Source:9270328
21st April 1915
1915
enlistment
Camberwell
United Kingdom
Source:9270328
21st April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
L/22859
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9270328
21st April 1915
1915
location
37 Chapel Road, West Norwood, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9270328
21st April 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded in action,
Hospital/Institution
Source:9270328
7th October 1916
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded in action.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9270328
9th June 1918
1921
marriage
Esther Taylor
Source:9270386
1921
1941
dates
Age 47
Source:9270366
10th May 1941
service
British Army
Lance Bombardier
L/22859
Royal Field Artillery
Source:1484282
1941
death
Civilian war death
Died at home address.
170 Old Kent Road, Southwark, London
United Kingdom
Source:9270366
10th May 1941
burial
Westminster Abbey
United Kingdom
Source:9270366
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Alfred |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Grimwood |
| Source | 9270328 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Woodcote Place, Norwood, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 37 Chapel Road, West Norwood, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st April 1915 | |
| 5 Victoria Place, West Norwood | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/22859 | Royal Field Artillery | Lance Bombardier | ||
| British Army | L/22859 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Alfred Grimwood | father | ||
| Emma A Grimwood | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred E Grimwood | sister | 1898 | |
| Arthur G Grimwood | brother | 1900 | |
| Edward Grimwood | brother | 1902 | |
| Major Grimwood | brother | 1904 | |
| Alfred Grimwood | brother | 1906 | |
| Florence Grimwood | sister | 1908 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Esther Taylor | wife | 1921 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 | |
| CWGC | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Poppy Candle | Jonathan101862 |
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