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We remember Robert Harper
We remember Robert Harper
Timeline
Timeline
1880
birth
United Kingdom
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Source:7184287
20th December 1880
1905
marriage
Fanny Peach
Source:9557989
25th December 1905
1907
children
Annie Harper
Source:9557989
9th July 1907
1912
children
Ethel Harper
Source:9557989
28th September 1912
children
Annie Harper
Source:9557989
service
British Army
Private
31477
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:1569209
1916
death
Killed in Action
Robert Harper was hit by shrapnel and died of his wounds the following day.
Source:7184287
Source:9557989
4th November 1916
burial
Hebuterne
Pas de Calais
France
France
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Harper |
| Source | 1569209 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31477 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Harper | daughter | 28th September 1912 | |
| Annie Harper | daughter | ||
| Annie Harper | daughter | 9th July 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Maria Harper | mother | ||
| Robert Harper | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny Peach | wife | 25th December 1905 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Harper Birth Certificate | Robert140834 | |
| Robert Harper Birth Certificate | Robert140834 | |
| birth certificate | Robert140834 |
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