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We remember Robert Forster
We remember Robert Forster
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1915
enlistment
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:2513899
4th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
2285
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2513899
4th June 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2513899
11th November 1915 - November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:2513899
3rd July 1919
1927
marriage
Mary Elizabeth Howell
Source:2513899
1927
service
British Army
Driver
751528
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2513899
1970
death
Not War Related
Darlington
United Kingdom
Source:2513899
28th June 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Forster |
| Source | 2513899 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 751528 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver | ||
| British Army | 2285 | Royal Field Artillery | Driver |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Bell | mother | ||
| Richard Wardle Forster | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Elizabeth Howell | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-04 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Robert Forster and brother WilliamTaken in England,Bob sitting and Willie standing.Willie was in the DLI.Contributed by:
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RFA football teamTaken in France. Bob is in the middle front with ballContributed by:
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Ready for warThis could be 1st Northumberland Brigade before embarkment. Bob is on the 2nd front row, his head the 1st in from the right and below to the right of the sarge as you look at itContributed by:
Stephen41895
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Forster | Stephen41895 | |
| Robert Forster and brother William | Stephen41895 | |
| RFA football team | Stephen41895 | |
| Ready for war | Stephen41895 |
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