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We remember Robert Jones
We remember Robert Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Edward Jones
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1880
1885
sibling
Richard Jones
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1885
1885
sibling
Henry Jones
Source:6986326
1885
1887
1893
sibling
Harry Jones
Source:6986326
1893
1895
sibling
Sarah Jones
Source:6986326
1895
1897
sibling
Roger W. Jones
Source:6986326
1897
1900
sibling
Osborne Jones
Source:6986326
1900
1901
location
Underhill Cottage, Pant, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986889
1901 - November 1918
1914
employment
Labourer
United Kingdom
Source:8860173
October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:8860173
28th October 1914 - 6th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:8860173
7th April 1915 - 8th May 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8860173
7th April 1915 - 8th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
GSW left arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:8860173
5th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:8860173
9th May 1915 - 26th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
3rd Battalion
Source:8860173
27th August 1915 - 1st January 1916
1915
enlistment
Oswestry, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:8860173
28th October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
1st Battalion
Source:8860173
2nd January 1916 - 4th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8860173
2nd January 1916 - 4th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
GSW Shell fragments back of head, with brain injury. Trephined above left ear. Paresis right am, Fractured skull, Defective vision right eye.
Hospital/Institution
Source:8860173
8th February 1916 - 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
15062
King's Shropshire Light Infantry
Depot
Source:8860173
5th March 1916 - 19th June 1916
1916
discharge
Source:6986895
19th June 1916
1918
employment
Odd job gardener
United Kingdom
Source:8860173
April 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Robert , aged , 31 , is buried at St Agatha Church , Llanymynech , Wales. (eventually dying from shrapnel wounds received to the head) and is remembered on the Llanymynech War Memorial.
Pant, Shropshire
United Kingdom
Source:6986889
Source:8862648
10th November 1918
burial
Shropshire
buried in Llanymynech (St. Agatha) Churchyard
United Kingdom
In new ground.
Source:8862648
Source:6986889
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 2170301 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Underhill Cottage, Pant, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - November 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 3rd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 15062 | King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Depot | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| J. Jones | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Jones | brother | 1880 | |
| Richard Jones | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry Jones | brother | 1885 | |
| Harry Jones | step-brother | 1893 | |
| Sarah Jones | step-sister | 1895 | |
| Roger W. Jones | step-brother | 1897 | |
| Osborne Jones | step-brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-06-19 | 5'9" |
Media
Media
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CWGC Grave ReportReports of condition of graves in St Agatha's Churchyard, Llanymynech
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | R58235 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Joan15696 | |
| British Army Service Records | Joan15696 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC Grave Report | Joan15696 | |
| War Memorial, Llanymynech | Jeff2412 | |
| Pant, Shropshire | Jeff2412 | |
| Cap badge of The King's Shropshire Light Infantry | Jeff2412 |
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