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We remember Eric Royston
We remember Eric Royston
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
Charles Royston
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1889
1891
sibling
Stanley Royston
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1891
1892
sibling
Herbert Royston
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1892
1894
sibling
George Bernard Royston
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1894
1894
1897
sibling
Kathleen Royston
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1897
1899
sibling
William Royston
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1899
1900
sibling
Madge Royston
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1900
1902
employment
Engineers Apprentice in Motor Engineers Company
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2nd April 1902
1902
sibling
James Hicks Royston
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1902
1903
sibling
Norah Royston
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1903
1905
sibling
Doris Royston
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1905
1914
dates
Age 20
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9th October 1914
1914
employment
Engineer
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9th October 1914
1914
enlistment
London
United Kingdom
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9th October 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
375
Royal Fusiliers
23
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9th October 1914 - 25th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Corporal
375
Royal Fusiliers
23rd
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26th October 1915 - 1st June 1916
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
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16th November 1915
1916
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
375
Royal Fusiliers
23rd
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2nd June 1916 - 4th July 1916
1916
service
British Army
Sergeant
375
Royal Fusiliers
23rd
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5th July 1916 - 28th February 1917
1917
commission
Temporary
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1st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
23rd
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1st March 1917 - 1st June 1917
1917
location
20 Cornwall Road, Twickenham
United Kingdom
parents address
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1st March 1917
1917
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Fusiliers
23rd
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2nd June 1917 - 8th April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Fusiliers
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9th April 1918
1919
discharge
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13th February 1919
awards
Italian Bronze Award for Valour
Other War Service Award
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awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
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awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
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education
Engineering
West Ham College of Science
London
United Kingdom
Source:7001253
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Eric |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Royston |
| Source | 3848913 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Cornwall Road, Twickenham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st March 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 375 | Royal Fusiliers | 23 | Private | |
| British Army | 375 | Royal Fusiliers | 23rd | Corporal | |
| British Army | 375 | Royal Fusiliers | 23rd | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | 375 | Royal Fusiliers | 23rd | Sergeant | |
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 23rd | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | 23rd | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Fusiliers | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Italian Bronze Award for Valour | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor | mother | ||
| Ernest Royston | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madge Royston | sister | 1900 | |
| James Hicks Royston | brother | 1902 | |
| Charles Royston | brother | 1889 | |
| Stanley Royston | brother | 1891 | |
| Norah Royston | sister | 1903 | |
| Herbert Royston | brother | 1892 | |
| Doris Royston | sister | 1905 | |
| George Bernard Royston | brother | 1894 | |
| Kathleen Royston | sister | 1897 | |
| William Royston | sister | 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-10-09 | 5'7" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Des42319 | |
| 1st Sportsman's Battalion, Royal Fusiliers 1914-1918 Transcription | Des42319 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette | Des42319 |
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