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We remember Robert Rowland
We remember Robert Rowland
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Sarah Rowland
Source:9281129
1881
1883
sibling
Maurice Rowland
Source:9281134
1883
1884
1885
location
24 Gaylor Street, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281118
31st May 1885
1887
sibling
Thomas H Rowland
Source:9281129
1887
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9281129
5th April 1891
1891
location
12 Lambgates Street, Glossop, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9281129
5th April 1891
1895
sibling
Elizabeth A Rowland
Source:9281134
1895
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9281134
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Iron Fitter
Source:9281134
31st March 1901
1901
location
35 Smedley Road, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9281134
31st March 1901
1910
marriage
Ethel Rafferty
Source:9281148
16th March 1910
1914
children
Harold Rowland
Source:9281098
18th September 1914
1916
enlistment
Source:9281098
1st October 1916
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:9281098
5th February 1917
1917
employment
Fruit Salesman
Source:9281098
5th February 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
221232 later 166261
Royal Garrison Artillery
Various
Source:9281098
5th February 1917 - 26th August 1917
1917
location
1 Hawkshead Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9281098
5th February 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9281098
2nd June 1917 - November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
166261
Royal Garrison Artillery
258 Siege Battery
Source:9281098
27th August 1917 - 20th September 1918
1917
children
Thomas Leslie Rowland
Source:9281098
7th September 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in Action
Hospital/Institution
Source:9281098
22nd October 1917
1918
dates
Age 32
Source:9281091
20th September 1918
1918
discharge
Source:9281091
20th September 1918
1921
children
Gladys Rowland later Piercy
Source:9281148
15th March 1921
1939
dates
Age 54
Source:9281148
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Unemployed Fitter
Source:9281148
29th September 1939
1939
location
1 Hawkshead Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9281148
29th September 1939
1947
dates
Age 62
Source:9281154
1947
1947
death
Manchester, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9281154
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Rowland |
| Source | 3842632 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Hawkshead Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 5th February 1917 | ||
| 1 Hawkshead Road, Cheetham, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 12 Lambgates Street, Glossop, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 24 Gaylor Street, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st May 1885 | |
| 35 Smedley Road, Manchester, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 166261 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 258 Siege Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 221232 later 166261 | Royal Garrison Artillery | Various | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Rowland | son | 18th September 1914 | |
| Thomas Leslie Rowland | son | 7th September 1917 | |
| Gladys Rowland later Piercy | daughter | 15th March 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Rowland | father | ||
| Elizabeth Rowland nee Morris | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Rowland | sister | 1881 | |
| Thomas H Rowland | brother | 1887 | |
| Maurice Rowland | brother | 1883 | |
| Elizabeth A Rowland | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ethel Rafferty | wife | 16th March 1910 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sallow | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-05 | 5'8" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| Manchester, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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