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We remember Joseph Roberts
We remember Joseph Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Richard Roberts
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1881
1883
sibling
Emma Roberts
Source:6989106
1883
1886
birth
Llanyblodwel, on the borders of Shropshire and Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
Source:6989102
1886
1887
sibling
Sarah Roberts
Source:6989106
1887
1889
sibling
John Roberts
Source:6989106
1889
1891
sibling
Thomas Roberts
Source:6989102
1891
1891
location
Yates Houses, Pant,Shropshire
India
parents address
Source:6989106
1891
1895
sibling
Walter Roberts
Source:6989102
1895
1899
sibling
Alfred Roberts
Source:6989102
1899
1901
employment
Stone Labourer
Llanymynech Hill
United Kingdom
Source:6989105
1901
1901
sibling
Annie Roberts
Source:6989102
1901
1902
sibling
Albert Roberts
Source:6989102
1902
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:6989102
1911
1911
employment
Limestone Quarryman
Llanymynech Hill
United Kingdom
Source:6989102
1911
1911
location
Gin House, Pant,Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6989102
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
116963
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3766475
service
British Army
Gunner
116963
Royal Field Artillery
"C" Bty. 251st Bde
Source:6989110
1918
death
Killed in Action
Joseph , aged , 32 , is buried at Glageon Community Cemetery , Trelon , France . Grave reference, I. E. 5. and remembered on the Llanymynech War Memorial.
The Western Front
France
Source:7174566
4th October 1918
burial
Nord
Glageon Communal Cemetery Extension
France
Source:7174566
Source:6989110
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Joseph |
| Initials | J |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Source | 3766475 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gin House, Pant,Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Yates Houses, Pant,Shropshire | India | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 116963 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner | ||
| British Army | 116963 | Royal Field Artillery | "C" Bty. 251st Bde | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| William Roberts | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Roberts | brother | 1891 | |
| Walter Roberts | brother | 1895 | |
| Alfred Roberts | brother | 1899 | |
| Annie Roberts | sister | 1901 | |
| Albert Roberts | brother | 1902 | |
| Richard Roberts | brother | 1881 | |
| Emma Roberts | sister | 1883 | |
| Sarah Roberts | sister | 1887 | |
| John Roberts | brother | 1889 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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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 | Joan15696 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joan15696 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Joan15696 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Memorial, Llanymynech | Jeff2412 | |
| Llanyblodwell | Jeff2412 | |
| Cap badge of The Royal Field Artillery | Jeff2412 |
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