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We remember George Alfred Robotham
We remember George Alfred Robotham
Timeline
Timeline
1890
sibling
Thomas John Robotham
Source:5477706
1890
1892
sibling
Bartlett Oswald Robotham
Source:5477706
1892
1895
1901
sibling
Agnes Ketting Robotham
Source:5477706
1901
1905
sibling
Bertram Arthur Dix
Source:5477706
1905
1906
sibling
Gert Robotham
Source:5477706
1906
1907
education
Class list for Standard IV. George Alfred is among the 42 children entered on this list.
Pontymoile Junior School
Pontymoile, Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:5477891
7th December 1907
1910
sibling
William James Robotham
Source:5477706
1910
1911
employment
Miner
Pontypool
United Kingdom
Source:5477706
4th April 1911
1911
location
45 Pontymoile Front, Pontypool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5477706
4th April 1911
1914
enlistment
Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:5477697
2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:3793725
28th August 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:5477695
28th August 1915 - 1st January 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded 3 times at Cambrai 1917 (one a bullet) - suffered Shellshock and withdrawn to Base Depot.
Pension Card - GWF.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5477709
12th September 1918 - 2nd November 1931
1919
discharge
Source:5477695
1st January 1919
1928
marriage
Eva Gibson
Source:5477705
17th March 1928
1928
children
Joan Margaret Robotham
Source:5477716
14th September 1928
1928
employment
Catcher at Steelworks
Baldwins
Panteg
United Kingdom
Source:5477716
18th October 1928
1928
location
121 Staffordshire Road, Griffithstown
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:5477716
18th October 1928
hospitalisation
3 times wounded and stuck it 4 days. With 3 wounds, one a bullet - at Cambrai.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5477883
hospitalisation
In '20 Hut Base Depot'. Following wounding, moved from CCS, by Ambulance Train, to Base Depot. This could be Etaples? Many wounded were transferred here for medical teatment and convalescence.
Hospital/Institution
Source:5477873
1957
death
Not War Related
Died in St Woolos Hospital - carcinoma of the lung.
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:3793725
Source:5477705
9th July 1957
1957
dates
Age 61
Source:5477705
29th July 1957
service
British Army
Bombardier
12953
Royal Field Artillery
Source:3793725
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Alfred |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Robotham |
| Source | 5477705 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 121 Staffordshire Road, Griffithstown | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th October 1928 | |
| 45 Pontymoile Front, Pontypool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12953 | Royal Field Artillery | Bombardier |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Margaret Robotham | daughter | 14th September 1928 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Dix | mother | ||
| Thomas Robotham | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas John Robotham | brother | 1890 | |
| Agnes Ketting Robotham | sister | 1901 | |
| Gert Robotham | sister | 1906 | |
| William James Robotham | brother | 1910 | |
| Bertram Arthur Dix | brother | 1905 | |
| Bartlett Oswald Robotham | brother | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eva Gibson | wife | 17th March 1928 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Protestant |
Media
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Pension SummaryDescription of Pension Disability. 1920, 40% disabled resulting from Shellshock.Contributed by:
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Joan Robotham - Birth CertificateBirth certificate of George Alfred's daughter.Contributed by:
Robert244 -
George Alfred's Medals & Dog Tags1914/15 Star, British War and Victory Medals - Silver War Badge - RFA Tags
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Robert244 -
Absent Voters List 1918Abridged section of AVL for April 1918 - showing 3 Robotham's.Contributed by:
Robert244 -
Church Scout RecordPanteg Church Scout Roll - recording enrolment and WW1 involvement.Contributed by:
Robert244
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | Robert244 | |
| Silver War Badge Record | Robert244 | |
| George Alfred Robotham Birth Certificate | Robert244 | |
| Death Certificate | Robert244 | |
| 1911 Census | Robert244 | |
| Pension Summary | Robert244 | |
| Joan Robotham - Birth Certificate | Robert244 | |
| George Alfred's Medals & Dog Tags | Robert244 | |
| Absent Voters List 1918 | Robert244 | |
| Church Scout Record | Robert244 |
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