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We remember Robert Edward Ryder
We remember Robert Edward Ryder
Timeline
Timeline
1895
service
British Army
Private
G/3281
Middlesex Regiment
Source:3873021
1978
death
Hucknall, Nottinghamshire, England
United Kingdom
Source:8548898
1st December 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Edward |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Ryder |
| Source | 8548898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/3281 | Middlesex Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| VC | British Award/Decoration |
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Robert's VC and other medalsPrivate Robert Edward Ryder won his Victoria Cross on 26 September 1916 at Thiepval on the Somme while serving with the 12th Battalion, the Middlesex Regiment. Ryder's VC was one of two won by the 12th Battalion that day.Contributed by:
Charlotte33
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Middlesex Regiment Victoria Crosses, 26 September 1916More about Middlesex Regiment Victoria Crosses, 26 September 1916
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Trevor321 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Profile on Wikipedia. | Trevor321 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Victoria Cross | Trevor321 | |
| Robert's VC and other medals | Charlotte33 |
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