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We remember Robert John Blackadder
We remember Robert John Blackadder
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1911
employment
Chartered Accountant
Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
Source:6178913
1911
1915
commission
Unknown
Source:6178481
18th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
2290
London Regiment
1/16th lond Battalion
Source:6178481
18th August 1915
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Regiment of Artillery
North Scottish Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:6178481
18th August 1915
1917
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:6178894
25th November 1917
1918
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Regiment of Artillery
North Scottish Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force)
Source:6178481
1918
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6178896
22nd June 1918
1968
death
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6178915
1968
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Blackadder |
| Source | 366252 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2290 | London Regiment | 1/16th lond Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | North Scottish Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) | Acting Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | North Scottish Royal Garrison Artillery (Territorial Force) | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Acting Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul101 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Paul101 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette announcement of his commission | Paul101 | |
| London Gazette announcement of his promotion | Paul101 | |
| London Gazette announcement of his Military Cross | Paul101 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| R J Blackadder | Paul101 |
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