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We remember Robert William Service
We remember Robert William Service
Timeline
Timeline
1874
1875
sibling
John A Service
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1875
1877
sibling
Thomas H Service
Source:6168716
1877
1879
sibling
Joseph W W Service
Source:6168716
1879
1881
dates
Age 7
Source:6168713
1881
1881
sibling
Peter H K Service
Source:6168716
1881
1881
location
Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6168713
1881
1884
sibling
Agnes A Service
Source:6168716
1884
1886
sibling
Jane E B Service
Source:6168716
1886
1889
sibling
Janet J Service
Source:6168716
1889
1891
dates
Age 17
Source:6168716
1891
1891
employment
Bankers apprentice
Kelvingside, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6168716
1891
1891
location
Roxburgh Street, Kelvingside, Lanarkshire, Scotland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6168716
1891
1913
marriage
Germaine Bourgoin
Source:6168698
June 1913
employment
British Red Cross
Medical
Chauffeur
Boulogne
France
Source:6168714
employment
Poet, writer
Source:6168698
service
Other Empire Force
Certificate number 3376
British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem
Source:3962236
1958
death
Lancieux, Cotes-d'Armor
France
Source:6168698
11th September 1958
awards
United States Victory Medal
Other War Service Award
Source:6168696
children
Iris Service
Source:6168698
sibling
Albert Service
Source:6168696
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Service |
| Source | 6168698 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Main Street, Kilwinning, Ayrshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1881 | |
| Roxburgh Street, Kelvingside, Lanarkshire, Scotland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | Certificate number 3376 | British Red Cross Society and Order of Saint John of Jerusalem |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| United States Victory Medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Service | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Service | father | ||
| Sarah E P Service | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Service | brother | ||
| John A Service | brother | 1875 | |
| Thomas H Service | brother | 1877 | |
| Joseph W W Service | brother | 1879 | |
| Peter H K Service | brother | 1881 | |
| Agnes A Service | sister | 1884 | |
| Jane E B Service | sister | 1886 | |
| Janet J Service | sister | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Germaine Bourgoin | wife | June 1913 |
Media
Media
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Portrait of Robert Service, about 1905Portrait of Robert Service taken around 1905, with short hair, clean shaven, wearing a striped suit, shirt and tie. His arms are folded and he is looking straight at the camera. Original photograph in Library and Archives Canada, 138 x 98 mm.
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Robert W. Service's headstone in Lancieux (France)The headstone of Robert William Service at Lancieux cemetery in France with engraved few lines of the poem "Rhyme for my Tomb".Contributed by:
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Robert W. Service's Blue Plaque in PrestonThis plaque symbolized the place of birth of Robert W. Service in 1874 at Christian Road, Preston.Contributed by:
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Robert W. Service's Munument in KilwinningOne of Robert W. Service's mosaic on the Millennium Monument in Kilwinning. The poet is depicted as a child with the tower of St Winning’s and ruins of the abbey.Contributed by:
Charlotte55317
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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 | Preston485 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 | |
| British Red Cross Register of Overseas Volunteers 1914-1918 Transcription | Preston485 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston485 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blog on poet Robert W. Service 1874-1958 | Preston485 | |
| Wikipedia entry for poet Robert W. Service | Preston485 | |
| "Only a Boche" | Connie110407 | |
| "The Mourners" | Connie110407 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Portrait of Robert Service, about 1905 | Preston485 | |
| Robert W. Service's headstone in Lancieux (France) | Charlotte55317 | |
| Robert W. Service's Blue Plaque in Preston | Charlotte55317 | |
| Robert W. Service's Munument in Kilwinning | Charlotte55317 |
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