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We remember John Robert Vassar
We remember John Robert Vassar
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Maud Alice Vassar
Source:6994104
15th May 1886
1893
1896
sibling
Charles William Vassar
Source:6994104
25th May 1896
1901
location
22 Gastein Road, Fulham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6994105
1901 - 1911
1902
sibling
Arthur Thomas Vassar
Source:6994104
8th March 1902
1911
employment
Bricklayer's Labourer
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:6994104
1911
1915
employment
Platelayer
London and North Western Railway
London
United Kingdom
Source:6655964
6th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Fulham
United Kingdom
Source:6655964
6th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Sapper
210215
Royal Engineers
Railway Troops Depot
Source:6655964
28th November 1916 - 2nd January 1917
1916
appointments
Platelayer (Proficient)
Source:6655964
26th December 1916 - 31st July 1917
1917
service
British Army
Sapper
WR261623
Royal Engineers
269th Railway Company
Source:6655964
3rd January 1917 - 26th July 1919
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6655964
17th January 1917 - 20th October 1919
1917
appointments
Platelayer (Skilled)
Source:6655964
1st August 1917 - 30th April 1918
1918
appointments
Platelayer (Superior)
Source:6655964
1st May 1918 - 30th November 1918
1918
appointments
Platelayer (Very Superior)
Source:6655964
1st December 1918
1919
service
British Army
Sapper
WR261623
Royal Engineers
277th Railway Company
Source:6655964
27th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6655964
21st October 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
210215
Royal Engineers
Source:4550399
service
British Army
Sapper
WR/261623
Royal Engineers
Source:4550399
service
British Army
Sapper
WR261623
Royal Engineers
263rd Railway Company
Source:6655964
1976
death
Fulham, London
United Kingdom
Source:6652726
Source:6657764
April 1976
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Robert |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Vassar |
| Source | 6652726 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Gastein Road, Fulham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 210215 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | WR/261623 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 210215 | Royal Engineers | Railway Troops Depot | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR261623 | Royal Engineers | 269th Railway Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR261623 | Royal Engineers | 277th Railway Company | Sapper | |
| British Army | WR261623 | Royal Engineers | 263rd Railway Company | Sapper |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| William John Vassar | father | ||
| Rosina Keyte | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maud Alice Vassar | sister | 15th May 1886 | |
| Charles William Vassar | brother | 25th May 1896 | |
| Arthur Thomas Vassar | brother | 8th March 1902 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-06 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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John Robert (Jack) Vassar (on the left)Uncle Jack on the left. Unfortunately I don't know who the two others are. The chap in uniform looks to be in the Royal Artillery. The chap on the right looks to have an On War Service badge on his lapel. The photo was probably taken in late 1915 or early 1916.
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Simon15553
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Simon15553 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Simon15553 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon15553 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Simon15553 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Simon15553 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Simon15553 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales, Death Index, 1916-2007 for John Robert Vassar | Simon15553 | |
| British Army WW1 Service Records | Simon15553 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Robert (Jack) Vassar (on the left) | Simon15553 |
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