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We remember Robert Wrench
We remember Robert Wrench
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1914
dates
Age 28
Source:8478181
2nd September 1914
1914
employment
Labourer
Winsford
United Kingdom
Source:8478181
2nd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:8478181
2nd September 1914
1915
location
12 Winnington Street, Winsford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8478181
24th April 1915
service
British Army
Private
12578
Cheshire Regiment
Source:4890311
1915
death
Source:7448745
24th April 1915
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Source:7448745
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Wrench |
| Source | 4890311 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Winnington Street, Winsford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12578 | Cheshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Wrench | father |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-02 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 | |
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 | |
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 | |
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 | |
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 | |
| 12578 Private Robert Wrench | Nigel59448 |
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