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We remember Roger Bowen
We remember Roger Bowen
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Evan
Source:8778337
1884
1888
sibling
Mary
Source:8778337
1888
1891
sibling
David John
Source:8778337
1891
1894
sibling
William
Source:8778337
1894
1895
1901
location
Rhos Cottage, Llangendeirne, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778337
1901
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:8778346
1911
1911
location
Belmont Ponthenry, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8778346
1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
31823
Welsh Regiment
19th Battalion
Source:8778335
1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8778335
1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme
France
Source:7338260
Source:8778335
11th July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 7 A and 10 A
Source:7338260
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roger |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Bowen |
| Source | 435272 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belmont Ponthenry, Llanelly, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Rhos Cottage, Llangendeirne, Carmarthenshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 31823 | Welsh Regiment | 19th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret | mother | ||
| John Bowen | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan | brother | 1884 | |
| Mary | sister | 1888 | |
| David John | brother | 1891 | |
| William | brother | 1894 |
Media
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Llanelli War MemorialPhoto of the memorial in Llanelli Town Hall grounds
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Communities
Communities
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 | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llanelli War Memorial | Selena49658 |
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