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We remember Orlando George Rowson
We remember Orlando George Rowson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
Thomas Henry
Source:8737712
1896
1897
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:8737713
April 1901
1901
location
39 Commercial Road, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737713
April 1901
1906
sibling
Samuel
Source:8737712
1906
1909
sibling
Emma Amelia
Source:8737712
1909
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:8737712
April 1911
1911
location
91 Dartmouth Street, Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8737712
April 1911
1915
dates
Age 17
Source:8737720
7th January 1915
1915
enlistment
Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
Source:8737720
7th January 1915
1915
employment
Sheet metal worker
Wolverhampton
United Kingdom
Source:8737734
January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
676982
Royal Field Artillery
1a Res Bn
Source:8737734
January 1915 - January 1920
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8737769
1917
1919
discharge
Source:8737759
8th March 1919
1920
dates
Age 21
Source:8737734
January 1920
1920
theatres
Indian Frontier :6g
Source:8737734
January 1920
1920
theatres
South West Africa :5b
Source:8737734
January 1920
1928
marriage
Annie Hill
Source:8737700
September 1928
1979
death
Not War Related
Wolverhampton, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
Source:8737693
June 1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Orlando George |
| Initials | OG |
| Last Name | Rowson |
| Source | 8737693 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 39 Commercial Road, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1901 | |
| 91 Dartmouth Street, Wolverhampton | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 676982 | Royal Field Artillery | 1a Res Bn | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Allen | mother | ||
| Thomas Rowson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Henry | brother | 1896 | |
| Samuel | brother | 1906 | |
| Emma Amelia | sister | 1909 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Hill | wife | September 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-01 | 0" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| birth and death details | Sarah93321 | |
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| 1911 census | Sarah93321 | |
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| AF D400Z | Sarah93321 | |
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