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We remember Robert William Witt
We remember Robert William Witt
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Charles Vincent Witt
Source:9527801
11th May 1878
1880
1882
sibling
Herbert Witt
Source:9527801
1882
1884
sibling
Walter Witt
Source:9527801
31st March 1884
1885
sibling
Alfred Witt
Source:9527801
21st May 1885
1886
sibling
Mabel Kate Witt
Source:9527801
30th May 1886
1887
sibling
Leonard Witt
Source:9527801
21st May 1887
1889
sibling
Elizabeth Flower Witt
Source:9527801
17th April 1889
1891
sibling
Elise Emma Witt
Source:9527801
6th February 1891
1892
sibling
Reginald Witt
Source:9527801
1892
1894
sibling
Frederick Witt
Source:9527801
10th May 1894
1896
sibling
Frank Witt
Source:9527801
22nd March 1896
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9527801
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Powder Manufacture
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9527801
31st March 1901
1901
location
Frogham Fordingbridge
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9527801
31st March 1901
1902
sibling
Nelson Witt
Source:9527791
21st May 1902
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:9527791
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
General Labourer
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9527801
2nd April 1911
1916
service
British Army
Private
23309
Hampshire Regiment
Source:4841323
23rd October 1916
1916
death
Died of wounds
Meaulte
France
Source:9527894
23rd October 1916
burial
Meaulte
France
I.P.9
Source:9527894
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Witt |
| Source | 9527773 |
| First Names | William |
| Initials | W |
| Source | 9527773 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frogham Fordingbridge | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 23309 | Hampshire Regiment | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Light | mother | ||
| Vincent Witt | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Vincent Witt | brother | 11th May 1878 | |
| Herbert Witt | brother | 1882 | |
| Walter Witt | brother | 31st March 1884 | |
| Alfred Witt | brother | 21st May 1885 | |
| Mabel Kate Witt | sister | 30th May 1886 | |
| Leonard Witt | brother | 21st May 1887 | |
| Elizabeth Flower Witt | sister | 17th April 1889 | |
| Elise Emma Witt | sister | 6th February 1891 | |
| Reginald Witt | brother | 1892 | |
| Frederick Witt | brother | 10th May 1894 | |
| Frank Witt | brother | 22nd March 1896 | |
| Nelson Witt | brother | 21st May 1902 |
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ann34843 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann34843 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann34843 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Ann34843 |
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