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We remember William John Roberts
We remember William John Roberts
Timeline
Timeline
1873
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7101198
1873
service
British Army
Private
1448
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3773557
service
British Army
Private
200130
South Lancashire Regiment
Source:3773557
1916
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:7101198
1st April 1916
burial
Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Spec. Memorial. NG. 239A (Plot 15, grave 5251)
Source:7101198
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | William John |
| Initials | WJ |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Source | 7101198 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1448 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 200130 | South Lancashire Regiment | Private |
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Grave in GloucesterRecent research found that Private William John Roberts was buried in is buried in Gloucester Old Cemetery, and a headstone was erected to commemorate him. (Image 01/2018)
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave in Gloucester | DR117137 |
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