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We remember Robert George Raper
We remember Robert George Raper
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
William A Raper
Source:8575550
1873
1874
sibling
Henry E Raper
Source:8575550
1874
1876
sibling
Christine Raper
Source:8575550
1876
1877
1879
sibling
Dorothy M Raper
Source:8575550
1879
1880
sibling
Gladys M Raper
Source:8575550
1880
1881
location
Upper Lake, Battle, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8575550
1881
1882
sibling
Godfrey C Raper
Source:9300059
1882
1885
sibling
Millicent W Raper
Source:9300059
1885
1891
location
Upper Lake, Battle, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9300059
1891
1911
employment
Solicitor
United Kingdom
Source:8575556
April 1911
1911
marriage
Ida Jean Macadam Smith
Source:9300156
1911
1911
location
Green Gore, Battle Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8575556
April 1911
service
British Army
Major
South Staffordshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9300158
1916
death
Killed in Action
Fricourt, Somme
France
Source:8575548
2nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
B. 24A.
Source:8575548
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Raper |
| Source | 8575548 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Gore, Battle Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| Upper Lake, Battle, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| Upper Lake, Battle, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Staffordshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Major |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Anna Raper | mother | ||
| William A Raper | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William A Raper | brother | 1873 | |
| Henry E Raper | brother | 1874 | |
| Christine Raper | sister | 1876 | |
| Dorothy M Raper | brother | 1879 | |
| Gladys M Raper | sister | 1880 | |
| Godfrey C Raper | brother | 1882 | |
| Millicent W Raper | sister | 1885 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ida Jean Macadam Smith | wife | 1911 |
Media
Media
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Headstone of Major Robert George RaperMajor Raper of the South Staffordshire Regiment fell on 2nd July 1916. We will remember.
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Street in Fricourt named after Major R G RaperThe villagers of Fricourt named this street after Major Robert George Raper in honour of his part in liberating the village in July 1916.Contributed by:
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Simon1303 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Simon1303 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| http://tonbridgeatwar.daisy.websds.net/Authenticated/ViewDets.aspx?RecID=303&TableName=ta_factfile | James5896 | |
| http://cranleigh-ww1.daisy.websds.net/ | James5896 | |
| http://www.westernfrontassociation.com/great-war-people | James5896 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Headstone of Major Robert George Raper | Anne1202 | |
| Street in Fricourt named after Major R G Raper | Anne1202 | |
| MIC | James5896 | |
| MIC | James5896 | |
| Photo | James5896 | |
| National Archives | James5896 |
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