Lives of the First World War
Discover, explore and remember millions of personal stories from the First World War
We remember Donald Farquharson-Roberts
We remember Donald Farquharson-Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1892
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7090056
1892
1917
dates
Age 25
Source:7090056
1917
1918
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9419590
1st January 1918
education
Bedford Grammar
Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:9419591
employment
Planter
Bujang Estate
Selangor
Malaysia
Source:9419587
service
British Army
Private
6038
Royal Fusiliers
Source:3760670
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
East Surrey Regiment
Source:3760670
service
British Army
Captain
East Surrey Regiment
Source:7090056
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9419590
location
31, King Henry''s Rd., Hampstead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7090056
1917
death
Killed in Action
whilst advancing along the Gouzeaucourt-Binavis Road
Gonnelieu
France
Source:7090056
Source:9419590
20th November 1917
burial
Nord
France
Panel 6.
Source:7090056
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Donald |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Farquharson-Roberts, |
| Source | 9419590 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31, King Henry''s Rd., Hampstead, London | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6038 | Royal Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | East Surrey Regiment | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emilie Farquharson-Roberts | mother | ||
| Arthur Farquharson-Roberts | father |
Media
Media
previous
next
-
Notice of Death Straits TimesThe Straits Times, 13 February 1918, Page 8
Contributed by:
Rosemary251 -
Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin KLCathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Contributed by:
Rosemary251 -
Bedford School Memorial PanelMemorial Hall Panels in Bedford School Memorial Hall showing the names of Old Bedfordians killed in the First World WarContributed by:
Amy154754
Communities
Communities
-
Bedfordshire County Cricket ClubMore about Bedfordshire County Cricket Club
-
Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
-
-
Planters from Malayan States (now West Malaysia)More about Planters from Malayan States (now West Malaysia)
-
Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Kuala Lumpur, MalaysiaMore about Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
-
Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656More about Bedford School Roll of Honour - IWM Memorial Register No. 7656
Evidence
Evidence
IWM is not responsible for the content of external websites. Please note that some sources will require payment to view.
Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Roll of Honour | Rosemary251 | |
| Memorial Plaque (Donald Farquharson-Roberts) extremely fine £100-140 | Rosemary251 | |
| Wisden Obituaries | Rosemary251 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Notice of Death Straits Times | Rosemary251 | |
| Cathedral Church of St Mary the Virgin KL | Rosemary251 | |
| Bedford School Memorial Panel | Amy154754 |
Stories
Stories
{{warning}}
No related stories were found.
-
{{story._source.description[0].value | trim:50}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.date.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}} - {{story._source.certainty.date.to.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.from.iso | displayDate}}
{{story._source.certainty.date.iso | displayDate}}
More about {{story._source.summary_title}}
We remember Donald Farquharson-Roberts
Also remembered by 5 people
