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We remember Robert William Sizer
We remember Robert William Sizer
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1900
sibling
Harold Sizer
Source:6160374
1900
1901
dates
Age 3
Source:6160374
31st March 1901
1901
location
Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6160374
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 13
Source:6160382
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Errand Boy for a Leather Merchant
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6160382
2nd April 1911
1911
location
1 Ridley Villa, Henniker Road, Ipswich, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6160382
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 19
Source:6160382
7th June 1915
1915
employment
Packer
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:6160357
7th June 1915
1915
enlistment
Ipswich
United Kingdom
Source:6160357
7th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Driver
1787
Army Service Corps
58th (London) Division
Source:6160357
7th June 1915
1916
service
British Army
Driver
T4/238390
Royal Army Service Corp
4th Company
Source:6160357
1st September 1916
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6160357
6th February 1917 - 15th April 1919
1917
events
Offence
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Awarded 7 days Field Punishment. No 2.
Source:6160357
15th April 1917
1918
events
Offence
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Punishment Awarded 7 days C C
Source:6160357
31st January 1918
1919
hospitalisation
Influenza
Hospital/Institution
Source:6160357
25th February 1919
1919
events
Separation Allowance
Pensions and Gratuities
United Kingdom
Source:6160357
16th April 1919
service
British Army
Source:6160357
service
British Army
Driver
T4/238390
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:7210915
1919
death
War Related Sickness
Died at 3.30pm from German Measles. Complicated with Influenza & Broncho - pneumonia contracted on Active Service.
Number Forty Six - Stationery Hospital, Etaples
France
Source:7210915
Source:6160357
15th April 1919
burial
Pas de Calais
Etaples Military, France Sixth Part Sailors, Soldiers And Civilians From The UK Senior To Zelley; Roll #: 31274_184898.
France
Source:7210915
Source:6161680
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Sizer |
| Source | 6160367 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Ridley Villa, Henniker Road, Ipswich, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Ipswich Street, Stowmarket, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | T4/238390 | Royal Army Service Corp | 4th Company | Driver | |
| British Army | 1787 | Army Service Corps | 58th (London) Division | Driver | |
| British Army | T4/238390 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosine Sizer | mother | ||
| Robert Burgess Sizer | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Sizer | brother | 1900 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-07 | 5'11" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Vivien20625 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WW1 Service Records, 1914 - 1920 | Vivien20625 | |
| England & Wales, FreeBMD Birth Index, 1837 - 1915 | Vivien20625 | |
| 1901 England Census | Vivien20625 | |
| 1911 England Census | Vivien20625 | |
| British Commonwealth War Graves Registers 1914 - 1918 | Vivien20625 | |
| UK Commonwealth War Graves, 1914 - 1921, and 1939 - 1947 | Vivien20625 | |
| British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards, 1914 - 1920 | Vivien20625 |
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