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We remember Robert Reeder
We remember Robert Reeder
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1895
sibling
Charles Reeder
Source:9623430
1895
1914
education
Teacher Training during which time Robert had placements at Latchmere School and Shillington Street School. At the time of his enlistment Robert was teaching at Barton Road Schools, Dover.
Marjon College
Plymouth
United Kingdom
Source:9621266
January 1914 - March 1915
1914
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain (Flight Commander)
Manchester Regiment, Royal Flying Corp
Source:9623430
4th August 1914 - 1st March 1915
1915
service
British Army
Manchester Regiment
10th Battalion
Source:9623430
1st March 1915 - 15th April 1917
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Flying Officer
Manchester
53rd Squadron RFC
Source:9623430
15th April 1917 - 1st August 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9623430
15th April 1917 - 6th January 1918
1917
marriage
Mabel Gertrude Nowers
Source:9621266
28th August 1917 - 6th January 1918
1917
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain
Manchester Regiment
10th Battalion, 6th Squadron
Source:9623430
1st November 1917 - 6th January 1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Captain (Flight Commander)
Manchester Regiment
6th Squadron RFC
Source:9623430
1st January 1918 - 6th January 1918
service
British Army
Captain
Manchester Regiment
Source:3685682
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Flying Corps
Source:3685682
location
13 De Burgh Street, Dover, kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9621266
location
19a Emmanuel Road. Balham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9621266
1918
death
Killed in Action
While undertaking flying training in his RE8 aircraft number B6493 Captain Reeder collided with another RE8 aircraft number B5035 piloted by Captain WA Scales nr Molliens au Bois.
Molliens au Bois, Somme
France
Source:9623176
6th January 1918
burial
Doullens, Somme
France
Plot IV, Row A, Grave No.12
Source:9627394
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Reeder |
| Source | 3685682 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 De Burgh Street, Dover, kent | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 19a Emmanuel Road. Balham, London | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Flying Corps | Captain | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Manchester Regiment | 10th Battalion, 6th Squadron | Captain | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Manchester | 53rd Squadron RFC | Flying Officer | ||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Manchester Regiment | 6th Squadron RFC | Captain (Flight Commander) | ||
| British Army | Manchester Regiment | 10th Battalion | |||
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | Manchester Regiment, Royal Flying Corp | Captain (Flight Commander) |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lillian Maud Reeder | mother | ||
| Captain Robert Reeder | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Reeder | brother | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mabel Gertrude Nowers | wife | 28th August 1917 |
Media
Media
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Mabel Reeder, nee NowersMabel Gertrude Reeder nee Nowers was married to Captain Reeder in summer 1917.Contributed by:
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CWG Doullens Cemetery Registry of NamesDoullens Cemetery, extension 1, registry of names gives date of death, age, parents names and states that Captain Robert Reeder is buried in plot IV, row A, grave number 12.Contributed by:
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Doullens Cemetery grave registration formList of names of people buried in Doullens Cemetery, extension no.1, Somme, France. Capt. Reeder is listed third from top with date of death, regiment,Contributed by:
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Captain Reeder in his RE8 aircraftCaptain Reeder in his Royal Aircraft Factory RE8 aircraft possibly taken in the winter of 1917/18.Contributed by:
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Private Leslie NowersPrivate Leslie Nowers in his uniform of the Royal Army Service Corp.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dover War Memorial project | Crispin54960 | |
| Records from National Archives AIR 76 | Crispin54960 | |
| Private Leslie Nowers' service in the First World War | Crispin54960 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Captain Robert Reeder | Crispin54960 | |
| Mabel Reeder, nee Nowers | Crispin54960 | |
| Captain Robert Reeder | Crispin54960 | |
| CWG Doullens Cemetery Registry of Names | Crispin54960 | |
| Doullens Cemetery grave registration form | Crispin54960 | |
| Captain Reeder in his RE8 aircraft | Crispin54960 | |
| Private Leslie Nowers | Crispin54960 |
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