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We remember Robert George Ward
We remember Robert George Ward
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
John Ward
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1885
1888
sibling
Henry Wright Ward
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1888
1890
1890
location
One Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6178852
27th August 1890 - 26th May 1918
1893
sibling
Frederick William Ward
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1893
1896
sibling
Ernest Joe Ward
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1896
1908
enlistment
Ipswich Suffolk
United Kingdom
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15th January 1908
1908
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
13559
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
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22nd June 1908 - 16th September 1908
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th August 1914 - 25th May 1918
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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12th August 1914 - 26th May 1918
1914
service
British Army
sergeant
13559
Grenadier Guards
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28th November 1914 - 7th November 1916
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to left leg at Battle of Loos
Hospital/Institution
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25th October 1915
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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November 1917
1917
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
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November 1917
education
Bridge Street school
Hadleigh Suffolk
United Kingdom
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events
Reduced to ranks
Military Discipline
France
Nature of inefficiency not known.
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hospitalisation
Wounded in wrist Oct 1917 mentioned in letter home
Hospital/Institution
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service
British Army
Serjeant
13559
Grenadier Guards
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service
British Army
Grenadier Guards
2nd Battalion
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1918
death
Killed in Action
The 2nd Battalion Grenadier Guards War Diary records that a Corporal was killed by our own artillery shooting short. He was the only corporal recorded as being killed on that day.
Ayette
France
Source:7263817
Source:6178846
26th May 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
Ayette France Military Cemetery
France
Source:7263817
Source:6178852
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| One Gallows Hill, Hadleigh, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | 27th August 1890 - 26th May 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13559 | Grenadier Guards | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | |||
| British Army | 13559 | Grenadier Guards | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 13559 | Grenadier Guards | sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hannah Ward | mother | ||
| John Ward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John ward | brother | 1885 | |
| Henry Wright Ward | brother | 1888 | |
| Frederick William Ward | brother | 1893 | |
| Ernest Joe Ward | brother | 1896 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1908-01-15 | 6'0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Robert George WardPhotograph taken in France probably 1917. After his demotion ion 7-11-1916 and before his promotion to Lance Corporal 15-12-1917.As the photo shows no badges of rank.
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Robert's family October 1909. At home.Parents plus all siblings. Brother Henry in 16th Lancers presentContributed by:
jeffrey28478
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert George Ward | jeffrey28478 | |
| Robert's family October 1909. At home. | jeffrey28478 |
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