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We remember Robert Emmerson
We remember Robert Emmerson
Timeline
Timeline
1864
sibling
Dorothy Emmerson
Source:7604410
1864
1866
sibling
Matthew Emmerson
Source:7604410
1866
1868
sibling
Ann Hannah Emmerson
Source:7604410
1868
1870
sibling
Catherine Emmerson
Source:7604410
1870
1873
sibling
Jane Emmerson
Source:7604334
1873
1874
sibling
Jonas Emmerson
Source:7604334
1874
1878
sibling
Isabella Emmerson
Source:7604334
1878
1880
sibling
Thomas Emmerson
Source:7604334
1880
1883
sibling
James Emmerson
Source:7604334
1883
1885
1891
location
North Road, Whitburn, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604334
April 1891
1901
employment
Paper Maker
Whitburn, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7604338
April 1901
1901
location
Park Terrace, Whitburn, Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7604338
April 1901
1911
employment
Colal Miner Shifter
Gatehead, Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7604348
April 1911
1911
location
10 Sheriff Hill, Gateshead
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:7604348
April 1911
1915
service
British Army
Private
8125
Northumberland Fusiliers
1st Battalion
Source:6187150
3rd March 1915
1915
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders
France
Source:2457918
4th March 1915
burial
Ieper, West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:2457918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Emmerson |
| Source | 2457918 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Sheriff Hill, Gateshead | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known April 1911 | |
| North Road, Whitburn, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| Park Terrace, Whitburn, Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8125 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 1st Battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Todd | mother | ||
| Robert Emmerson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonas Emmerson | brother | 1874 | |
| Jane Emmerson | sister | 1873 | |
| Isabella Emmerson | sister | 1878 | |
| Thomas Emmerson | brother | 1880 | |
| James Emmerson | brother | 1883 | |
| Dorothy Emmerson | sister | 1864 | |
| Matthew Emmerson | brother | 1866 | |
| Ann Hannah Emmerson | sister | 1868 | |
| Catherine Emmerson | sister | 1870 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Northumberland Fusiliers (including the Tyneside Scottish) - W. Bailey's relatives and extended family.More about Northumberland Fusiliers (including the Tyneside Scottish) - W. Bailey's relatives and extended family.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | William11428 |
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