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We remember John S Roberts
We remember John S Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1916
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
Source:7620522
8th August 1916
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
39541
Training Reserve
98th Training Reserve Battalion
Source:7620531
16th February 1917 - 16th February 1918
1917
events
Second Class Certificate of Education
Training
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:7620531
19th September 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
132089
Machine Gun Corps
Source:7623417
17th February 1918 - 14th November 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7620522
14th November 1919
1922
marriage
Ethel A Oates
Source:7619734
1922
service
British Army
Private
132089
Machine Gun Corps
Source:3767619
service
British Army
Private
132089
Machine Gun Corps
Source:7620522
1986
death
Not War Related
New Cross
United Kingdom
Source:7619724
1986
burial
Lewisham
United Kingdom
Source:7619724
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John S |
| Initials | JS |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Source | 3767619 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 132089 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 132089 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 39541 | Training Reserve | 98th Training Reserve Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 132089 | Machine Gun Corps | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel A Oates | wife | 1922 |
Media
Media
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Pte 132089 JS Roberts 41st Battalion MGCProbably taken near Cologne, Germany between March and November 1919 whilst serving with the 41st Battalion MGC as part of the Army of Occupation. Inverted blue chevron on lower right sleeve indicates one year's overseas service.Contributed by:
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Pte 132089 JS Roberts, 41st Battalion MGC (left)Pte 132089 JS Roberts, 41st Battalion MGC (left), with unknown comrade.Contributed by:
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Certificate of DemobilisationOriginal certificate of demobilisation to 'Z Reserve'Contributed by:
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Second Class Certificate of EducationArmy Education certificate awarded to JS Roberts whilst in basic training with the 98th Training Reserve Battalion at Aldershot. Note that he has been appointed Lance Corporal whilst in basica training.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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41st Battalion Machine Gun CorpsMore about 41st Battalion Machine Gun Corps
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Niels39700 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Niels39700 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Niels39700 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pte 132089 JS Roberts | Niels39700 | |
| Pte 132089 JS Roberts 41st Battalion MGC | Niels39700 | |
| Pte 132089 JS Roberts, 41st Battalion MGC (left) | Niels39700 | |
| Certificate of Demobilisation | Niels39700 | |
| Medal Index Card | Niels39700 | |
| Second Class Certificate of Education | Niels39700 | |
| 132089 Pte JS Roberts Pay Book | Niels39700 |
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