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We remember Robert Henry Vanson
We remember Robert Henry Vanson
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1888
sibling
Archibald John Vanson
Source:8718252
1888
1901
location
12 St Martins Terrace, Canterbury, Kent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8801105
1901
1901
service
British Army
Private
Dragoons of the Line
Source:8801126
21st November 1901
1911
location
1st Royal Dragoons at Muttra
India
military residence address
Source:8801117
1911
1914
marriage
Flora Ada Goldsmith
Source:8801126
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
1DN/5336
Royal Dragoons
Source:4547954
service
British Army
Serjeant
5336
Royal Dragoon Guards
1st Battalion
Source:8718252
1914
death
Killed in Action
Killed in the First Battle of Ypres, serving alongside his brother Archie
Ypres
France
Source:6172038
31st October 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Panel 5.
Source:8718252
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Vanson |
| Source | 7000948 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 St Martins Terrace, Canterbury, Kent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| 1st Royal Dragoons at Muttra | India | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1DN/5336 | Royal Dragoons | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 5336 | Royal Dragoon Guards | 1st Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | Dragoons of the Line | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Vanson | father | ||
| Frances Matilda | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archibald John Vanson | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flora Ada Goldsmith | wife | 1914 |
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Archie Vanson (left) and Robert VansonArchie Vanson (standing) and Robert Vanson with unknown cup. In Uniform of 1st Royal Dragoons. Probably taken in India
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Panel 5, Menin Gate MemorialRoyal Dragoons - Panel 5 Menin Gate Memorial, Ypres Robert and Archie Vanson both listedContributed by:
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Robert Henry Vanson Baptism (Birth) CertificateBaptism Certificate for Hoy Trinity Church, Bangalore for Robert Henry VansonContributed by:
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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 | Bearsted33934 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census Canterbury, Kent | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Military Overseas (India) | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Service Records | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Archie Vanson (left) and Robert Vanson | Jan17867 | |
| Panel 5, Menin Gate Memorial | Jan17867 | |
| Robert Henry Vanson Baptism (Birth) Certificate | Jan17867 |
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