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We remember Arthur William David Roberts
We remember Arthur William David Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
dates
Age 4
Source:6978899
1901
1901
location
Stillhouse Lane, Bristol
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6978899
1901
1916
service
British Army
Private
411237
Labour Corps
883 AE Company
Source:6983123
17th January 1916
1917
service
British Army
King's Own Scottish Borderers
Source:6978379
February 1917 - June 1917
1917
employment
Shipyard worker
Harland and Wolff
Glasgow
United Kingdom
Source:6978892
March 1917
1917
enlistment
Glasgow, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6978892
March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
41180
Royal Scots Fusiliers
Source:6978379
June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Trench foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:6978892
October 1917
1919
discharge
Source:6978379
5th December 1919
1956
marriage
Jessie
Source:6978351
1956
1982
death
Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6978379
Source:6978351
January 1982
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stillhouse Lane, Bristol | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Scottish Borderers | ||||
| British Army | 41180 | Royal Scots Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 411237 | Labour Corps | 883 AE Company | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Roberts | father | ||
| Laura | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie | wife | 1956 |
Media
Media
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Arthur RobertsFront cover of the book by Morag Miller created from the manuscript written by Arthur Roberts
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Charlotte33 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Article on Arthur Roberts | Charlotte33 | |
| ITV programme featuring Arthur's story | Charlotte33 | |
| As Good as Any Man: Scotland's Black Tommy | Charlotte33 | |
| The Great War: The People's Story by Isobel Charman | Charlotte33 | |
| Unit War Diary of 2nd Battalion, Royal Scots Fusiliers | Charlotte33 | |
| "I saw sights that I never saw before or wish to see again." | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur Roberts | Deborah102878 | |
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 |
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