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We remember Robert George Henry James Blaber
We remember Robert George Henry James Blaber
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1912
enlistment
Dover
United Kingdom
Source:5485004
4th January 1912
1912
service
British Army
Boy
22379
Royal Engineers
Source:5485004
4th January 1912 - 13th April 1912
1912
service
British Army
Bugler
22379
Royal Engineers
Source:5485004
13th April 1912 - 15th December 1914
1914
service
British Army
Sapper
Royal Engineers
Source:5485004
15th December 1914 - 14th August 1917
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5485004
6th April 1915 - 6th August 1920
1919
marriage
Elizabeth Annie Powell
Source:5485004
5th November 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
22379
Royal Engineers
Source:363019
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/126971
Royal Engineers
Source:363019
1988
death
Not War Related
Broncho pneumonia
Chatham Kent
United Kingdom
Source:5483213
10th April 1988
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert George Henry James |
| Initials | RGHJ |
| Last Name | Blaber |
| Source | 5483222 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22379 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/126971 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 22379 | Royal Engineers | Bugler | ||
| British Army | 22379 | Royal Engineers | Boy | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Sapper |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Jane Lewis | mother | ||
| George Thomas Blaber | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Annie Powell | wife | 5th November 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-04 | 5'2" |
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Robert Blaber enlisted as a bugler in 1912.Robert G H J Blaber at Brompton Barracks Chatham, aged 15.
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Elaine1940 | |
| GRO Regimental Birth Indices (1761 to 1924) Transcription | Elaine1940 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Elaine1940 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Blaber enlisted as a bugler in 1912. | Elaine1940 | |
| Postcard sent from Wouldham Camp | Elaine1940 | |
| Postcard sent from Wouldham camp. | Elaine1940 | |
| Nan and Bob Blaber | Elaine1940 | |
| Corp.Robert Blaber | Elaine1940 | |
| Robert Blaber | Elaine1940 |
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We remember Robert George Henry James Blaber
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