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We remember Robert Sayers
We remember Robert Sayers
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Sayers Taylor
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1881
1884
sibling
Benjamin Sayers
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1884
1886
sibling
Charles Sayers
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1886
1889
sibling
Joseph Sayers
Source:8901953
1889
1897
enlistment
Houslow
United Kingdom
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16th September 1897
1901
awards
Queen's 6 Clasps King's 2 Clasps
Other War Service Award
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1901
1904
marriage
Mary O'Connor Sayers
Source:8901879
16th February 1904
1904
children
Mary Kathleen Sayers
Source:8901879
20th November 1904
1905
children
Robert Patrick Sayers
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25th December 1905
1907
children
Charles William Sayers
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13th January 1907
1908
appointments
Drill Instructor Penang Volunteers
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1908 - 1910
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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14th August 1914 - 21st October 1914
1914
commission
Regular
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16th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Middlesex Regiment
4th Battalion
Source:8901879
16th September 1914
1914
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8901586
8th October 1914
1914
location
3 Emor Street Dublin
Ireland
their own address
Source:8901879
22nd November 1914
1914
location
2 Sandwich Street Brunswick Square London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8901879
1914
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
L/5161
Middlesex Regiment
Source:3918898
1914
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7530251
21st October 1914
burial
Pas de Calais
Near the village of Le Riez
France
panels 31-32
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Sayers |
| Source | 3918898 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sandwich Street Brunswick Square London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1914 | |
| 3 Emor Street Dublin | Ireland | their own address | known 22nd November 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/5161 | Middlesex Regiment | Company Serjeant Major | ||
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | 4th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Queen's 6 Clasps King's 2 Clasps | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kathleen Sayers | daughter | 20th November 1904 | |
| Robert Patrick Sayers | son | 25th December 1905 | |
| Charles William Sayers | son | 13th January 1907 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Benjamin Sayers | father | ||
| Fanny Sayers | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Sayers | brother | 1889 | |
| Benjamin Sayers | brother | 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Sayers Taylor | sister | 1881 | |
| Charles Sayers | brother | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary O'Connor Sayers | wife | 16th February 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-09-16 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1897-09-16 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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The Bond of Sacrifice: Robert SayersIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Second Lieutenant Robert Sayers L/5161 MIDSecond Lieutenant Robert Sayers L/5161 MID. Unit: 4th Battalion, Duke of Cambridge’s Own (Middlesex Regiment). Death: 16 October 1914 Le Reitz near Lille. Western FrontContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Ireland: National Roll of Honour 1914-1921 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosemary251 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Robert Sayers | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Sayers, R | Rosemary251 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: Robert Sayers | Hannah21187 | |
| Second Lieutenant Robert Sayers L/5161 MID | James201 | |
| Name on Singapore Cenotaph | Rosemary251 | |
| The Straits Settlements War Memorial Singapore | Rosemary251 |
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