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We remember Robert Norval
We remember Robert Norval
Timeline
Timeline
1876
sibling
Lily Williams
Source:5519577
1876
1877
sibling
James Norval
Source:5519577
1877
1881
sibling
Annie Norval
Source:5519577
1881
1889
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:5519577
1901
1901
location
26 Grange Street, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5519577
1901
1911
dates
Age 21
Source:5519550
1911
1911
location
11 Chatham Street, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5519550
1911
1915
marriage
Edith Rigby
Source:5516321
1915
1916
children
Kenneth Robert Norval
Source:5519454
21st April 1916
1916
employment
Clerk
Railway
United Kingdom
Source:5516207
2nd August 1916
1916
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5516207
2nd August 1916
1916
events
Service
Service
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:5516207
3rd August 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5516207
1917 - 1918
1918
hospitalisation
General debility.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5516207
14th January 1918
1918
dates
Age 29
Source:5516207
26th July 1918
1918
discharge
Source:5516207
14th August 1918
1918
location
12 Sarah Street, Bradford, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5516207
14th August 1918
service
British Army
Gunner
138644
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3288473
service
British Army
Gunner
138644
Royal Field Artillery
C Battery, 170th Brigade
Source:5516207
1976
death
Stockport, Cheshire
United Kingdom
Source:5519584
1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Norval |
| Source | 3288473 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Chatham Street, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 12 Sarah Street, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | 14th August 1918 | ||
| 26 Grange Street, Bradford, Manchester | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 138644 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 138644 | Royal Field Artillery | C Battery, 170th Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenneth Robert Norval | son | 21st April 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Norval | father | ||
| Mary Norval | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lily Williams | sister | 1876 | |
| Annie Norval | sister | 1881 | |
| James Norval | brother | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Rigby | wife | 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-08-02 | 5'5" |
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Robert, Edith & Kenneth NorvalRobert Norval in uniform, together with his wife Edith, and son Kenneth.
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Christopher19350
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Christopher19350 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Christopher19350 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert, Edith & Kenneth Norval | Christopher19350 |
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