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We remember Robert Gerald Beer
We remember Robert Gerald Beer
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1897
sibling
Cecil.m. Beer
Source:276963
1897
1901
location
LEANDER ROAD BRIXTON, SURREY
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:276963
31st March 1901
1911
location
3 Cliftonville Avenue, Margate
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:276963
2nd April 1911
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:276963
23rd June 1916 - 25th August 1916
1917
commission
Regular
Source:276963
24th September 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
530802
East Kent Regiment
4th east Battalion
Source:276963
24th September 1917 - 30th November 1917
1917
location
2 HAYES ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:276963
30th November 1917
service
British Army
Private
530802
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:276963
service
British Army
Private
2823
London Regiment
15th lond Battalion
Source:276963
1917
death
Killed in Action
Died in the Battle of Cambrai
Cambrai
France
Source:276963
30th November 1917
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Gerald |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Beer |
| Source | 276963 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 HAYES ROAD, BROMLEY, KENT | United Kingdom | parents address | known 30th November 1917 | |
| 3 Cliftonville Avenue, Margate | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| LEANDER ROAD BRIXTON, SURREY | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 530802 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 2823 | London Regiment | 15th lond Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 530802 | East Kent Regiment | 4th east Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lettice | mother | ||
| Robert BEER | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cecil.m. BEER | brother | 1897 |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cecil BEER (Brother) | Peter34996 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| East Kent Regiment (The Buffs) | Peter34996 |
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