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We remember Robert Spooner
We remember Robert Spooner
Timeline
Timeline
1877
sibling
Albert Charles Spooner
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1877
1879
sibling
Alfred George Spooner
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1879
1880
sibling
Helen Tuffney
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1880
1882
sibling
Frank Spooner
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1882
1884
sibling
Hubert Spooner
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1884
1885
sibling
Louisa Welford
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1885
1886
sibling
Maurice Spooner
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1886
1890
1892
sibling
Carrie Spooner
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1892
1893
sibling
Horace Spooner
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1893
1894
sibling
Emily Spooner
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1894
1914
dates
Age 24
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2nd September 1914
1914
employment
Painter
Ripley Surrey
United Kingdom
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2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Guildford Surrey
United Kingdom
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2nd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
S2354
The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own)
The Rifle Brigade Depot Winchester Hampshire
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3rd September 1914 - 10th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
S2354
Rifle Brigade
9th (Service) Battalion
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11th September 1914 - 30th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
S2354
Rifle Brigade
12th Service Battalion
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1st October 1914 - 25th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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21st July 1915 - 25th September 1915
service
British Army
Private
S2354
Rifle Brigade
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1915
death
Killed in Action
Took part in attack on German trenches as part Action of Petrie, a diversionary action as part of the Battle of Loos.
France
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25th September 1915
burial
Belgium
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | S2354 | Rifle Brigade | Private | ||
| British Army | S2354 | Rifle Brigade | 9th (Service) Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | S2354 | Rifle Brigade | 12th Service Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | S2354 | The Rifle Brigade (Prince Consort's Own) | The Rifle Brigade Depot Winchester Hampshire | Rifleman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline Spooner nee Fuller | mother | ||
| Albert Spooner | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Charles Spooner | brother | 1877 | |
| Alfred George Spooner | brother | 1879 | |
| Helen Tuffney | sister | 1880 | |
| Frank Spooner | brother | 1882 | |
| Hubert Spooner | brother | 1884 | |
| Louisa Welford | sister | 1885 | |
| Maurice Spooner | brother | 1886 | |
| Carrie Spooner | sister | 1892 | |
| Horace Spooner | brother | 1893 | |
| Emily Spooner | sister | 1894 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Communities
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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 Transcription | Peter55914 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War memorial featuring him | Edward43379 |
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