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We remember Walter Robert Lawes
We remember Walter Robert Lawes
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Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Winifred Lucy Lawes
Source:9256711
1896
1897
sibling
Ernest Vincent Lawes
Source:9256711
1897
1898
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:9256708
31st March 1901
1901
location
21 Princess Road, Croydon, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256708
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Cecil Frederick Lawes
Source:9256711
1902
1908
education
William Ellis Endowed School
Gospel Oak, London N W
United Kingdom
Source:9256683
1908 - 1913
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:9256711
2nd April 1911
1911
location
100 King Henry's Road, London N W
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256711
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 18
Source:9256683
15th January 1916
1916
employment
Order Clerk
Source:9256683
15th January 1916
1916
enlistment
Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
Source:9256683
15th January 1916
1916
location
100 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9256683
15th January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Rifleman
TR.B/17652
Rifle Brigade
Source:9256683
12th May 1916 - 1st June 1916
1916
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
TR.B/17652
Rifle Brigade
15th Reserve Battalion
Source:9256683
2nd June 1916 - 31st August 1916
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
TR.B/17652
20th Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9256683
1st September 1916 - 14th January 1917
1917
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
TR.B/17652
20th Training Reserve Battalion
Source:9256683
15th January 1917 - 9th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
37449
King's Royal Rifle Corps
16th then 1st Battalion
Source:9256683
10th February 1917 - 31st August 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9256683
10th February 1917 - 31st August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal (Cadet)
No 1 Officer Cadet Battalion
Source:9256683
20th September 1917 - 25th February 1918
1918
commission
Temporary
Source:9256683
26th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:9256683
26th February 1918 - 3rd April 1919
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Second Lieutenant
Royal Air Force
On attachment from Royal Fusiliers
Source:9256699
16th May 1918 - November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9256683
3rd April 1919
1923
dates
Age 25
Source:9256723
23rd June 1923
1923
employment
Manager
Source:9256723
23rd June 1923
1923
marriage
Doris Helena Brown
Source:9256734
23rd June 1923
1923
location
10 Gloucester Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:9256723
23rd June 1923
1939
employment
(ex-) Sales Supervisor, Domestic Gas Appliances
Tate and Co Ltd
New Broadway, London
United Kingdom
Source:9256683
16th September 1939
1939
location
10 Hastings Road, West Ealing, London W.13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256683
16th September 1939
1939
dates
Age 41
Source:9256734
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Air Raid Warden
Air Raid Precautions
Ealing, London
United Kingdom
Source:9256734
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Supervisor Salesman
Source:9256734
29th September 1939
1939
location
10 Hastings Road, Ealing, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256734
29th September 1939
1961
dates
Age 63
Source:9256740
29th December 1961
1961
location
10 Hastings Road, Ealing, London W13
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9256740
29th December 1961
1961
death
West Middlesex Hospital, Isleworth, Middlesex
United Kingdom
Source:9256740
29th December 1961
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Walter Robert |
| Initials | WR |
| Last Name | Lawes |
| Source | 2317966 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Gloucester Terrace, Newcastle-on-Tyne | United Kingdom | known 23rd June 1923 | ||
| 10 Hastings Road, Ealing, London W13 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th December 1961 | |
| 10 Hastings Road, Ealing, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 10 Hastings Road, West Ealing, London W.13 | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th September 1939 | |
| 100 King Henry's Road, Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th January 1916 | |
| 100 King Henry's Road, London N W | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 21 Princess Road, Croydon, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | TR.B/17652 | Rifle Brigade | Rifleman | ||
| British Army | TR.B/17652 | Rifle Brigade | 15th Reserve Battalion | Acting Corporal | |
| British Army | TR.B/17652 | 20th Training Reserve Battalion | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | TR.B/17652 | 20th Training Reserve Battalion | Acting Corporal | ||
| British Army | No 1 Officer Cadet Battalion | Corporal (Cadet) | |||
| British Army | 37449 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | 16th then 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Royal Air Force | On attachment from Royal Fusiliers | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Seagrave Lawes nee Oughton | mother | ||
| Ernest Frederick Robert Lawes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil Frederick Lawes | brother | 1902 | |
| Winifred Lucy Lawes | sister | 1896 | |
| Ernest Vincent Lawes | brother | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Doris Helena Brown | wife | 23rd June 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-15 | 5'6" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Royal Air Force, Officers' Service Records 1912-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| London, England, Church of England Marriages and Banns, 1754-1932 | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| England & Wales, National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations), 1858-1966, | Barry1338 |
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