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We remember Harry Roberts
We remember Harry Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Laura Roberts
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1st September 1883
1885
sibling
Abner Roberts
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18th May 1885
1886
sibling
Frederick George Roberts
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21st July 1886
1888
sibling
Frank Roberts
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4th July 1888
1890
sibling
James Herbert Roberts
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6th May 1890
1892
1911
dates
Age 19
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1911
1915
enlistment
Brierley Hill
United Kingdom
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3rd November 1915
1917
appointments
Attended Hotchkiss Gun Course
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August 1917
1917
appointments
Awarded DCM
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22nd October 1917
1918
appointments
London Gazette Entry
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25th January 1918
1922
marriage
Selina Harris
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1922
1924
children
Leslie John Roberts
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March 1924
children
Margaret Roberts
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service
British Army
Private
3428
Worcestershire Yeomanry
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service
British Army
Private
325853
Corps of Hussars
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1975
death
Kingswinford
United Kingdom
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28th August 1975
burial
Brierley Hill
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3428 | Worcestershire Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | 325853 | Corps of Hussars | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie John Roberts | son | March 1924 | |
| Margaret Roberts | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Roberts nee Crowe | mother | ||
| John Roberts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Roberts | sister | 1st September 1883 | |
| Abner Roberts | brother | 18th May 1885 | |
| Frederick George Roberts | brother | 21st July 1886 | |
| Frank Roberts | brother | 4th July 1888 | |
| James Herbert Roberts | brother | 6th May 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Selina Harris | wife | 1922 |
Media
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Harry Roberts about November 1915In uniform of the Worcestershire Yeomanry Corps of Hussars
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Harry Roberts DCMHarry in the uniform of Worcestershire Yeomanry Corps of HussarsContributed by:
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GazzettedThis is a newspaper cutting from the 'London Gazette'of Friday 25th January 1918 in which 325853 Pte Harry Roberts, Yeo, (Brierley Hill) is mentioned for conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty at a critical moment. In October 1917 he was awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.Contributed by:
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Pte. H Roberts.Mentioned in Despatch.Harry was Mentioned in Despatch by general Sir A.J. Murray for gallant and distinguished conduct in the fieldContributed by:
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Roll of HonourThis is a copy of a certificate to commemorate Trp. Harry Roberts award of the Distinguished Conduct Medal presented to him by the Chairman of Brierley Hill Urban District Council, Cllr. A.E. Marsh on behalf of the townspeople of Brierley Hill.Contributed by:
Victoria191
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Victoria191 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Victoria191 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Victoria191 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Harry Roberts about November 1915 | Victoria191 | |
| Harry Roberts DCM | Victoria191 | |
| Gazzetted | Victoria191 | |
| Pte. H Roberts.Mentioned in Despatch. | Victoria191 | |
| Roll of Honour | Victoria191 |
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