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We remember Robert Sim
We remember Robert Sim
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
William James Benny Sim
Source:8453054
11th July 1880
1883
1885
sibling
Annie Sim
Source:8453054
23rd January 1885
1888
sibling
Janet Benny Sim
Source:8453054
25th May 1888
1891
location
King Street, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Angus
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8806193
5th April 1891
1892
sibling
Donald Sim
Source:8453054
13th April 1892
1893
sibling
David Taylor Sim
Source:8453054
3rd November 1893
1901
service
British Army
Private
Royal Highlanders
2nd Battalion
Source:8806146
31st March 1901
1901
location
Panmure Barracks, Barracks Road, Montrose, Forfarshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8806146
1st April 1901
1910
service
British Army
Private
10420
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:7966050
14th April 1910
1911
location
Chatham Barracks, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:7966050
2nd April 1911
1913
marriage
Maud Louisa May Sider
Source:8806325
15th June 1913
1913
children
Leslie Robert Sim
Source:8806328
7th September 1913
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
10420
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:4033815
13th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:4033815
13th August 1914
1919
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct medal
Other War Service Award
Source:7962445
1st January 1919
1965
death
United Kingdom
Source:8806326
1965
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Sim |
| Source | 4033815 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chatham Barracks, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| King Street, Broughty Ferry, Monifieth, Angus | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Panmure Barracks, Barracks Road, Montrose, Forfarshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10420 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Highlanders | 2nd Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 10420 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct medal | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leslie Robert Sim | son | 7th September 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James Sim | father | ||
| Elizabeth Jane nee Bonny | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William James Benny Sim | brother | 11th July 1880 | |
| Annie Sim | sister | 23rd January 1885 | |
| Janet Benny Sim | sister | 25th May 1888 | |
| Donald Sim | brother | 13th April 1892 | |
| David Taylor Sim | brother | 3rd November 1893 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Louisa May Sider | wife | 15th June 1913 |
Media
Media
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Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st typeArmy Long Service and Good Conduct Medal - George V – 1st type, (swivelling scroll suspender). The crimson ribbon with white borders is for awards made from 1917 onwards.
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Birth of Robert SimGROS Statutory Birth Registration. Robert Sim was born at 8 Bell Street, Renfrew, son of James Sim, joiner, and his wife, Elizabeth Jane Sim.Contributed by:
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WWI Medal CardCpl Robert Sim, #10420 S W Borderers, was awarded the Victory Medal, The British War Medal, 1914 Star, Clasp and RosesContributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipientsMore about South Wales Borderers LSGC Medal recipients
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal register 1913-1919 | Keith1947 | |
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales Births 1837 onwards GRO | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army LS and GC Medal - George V – 1st type | Keith1947 | |
| LS&GC recipients roll | Keith1947 | |
| Birth of Robert Sim | Fiona66496 | |
| WWI Medal Card | Fiona66496 | |
| Robert Sim | Fiona66496 |
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