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We remember Robert Graham Lomas
We remember Robert Graham Lomas
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Timeline
Timeline
1874
1876
sibling
Ellen Graham Lomas
Source:8811972
1876
1879
sibling
John Lomas
Source:8811972
1879
1881
location
Up Lane, Village Street, Litton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811972
3rd April 1881
1881
sibling
Maria Lomas
Source:8811972
1881
1886
sibling
Margaret Lomas
Source:8811973
1886
1887
sibling
Rachael Adine Lomas
Source:8811973
1887
1888
sibling
Henry Lomas
Source:8811973
1888
1891
location
Litton Street, Litton, Derbyshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8811973
5th April 1891
1900
service
British Army
Private
6602
Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters)
Source:8811970
24th May 1900 - 25th May 1912
1915
dates
Age 38
Source:8811969
25th September 1915
1915
marriage
Helen Hooworth Shenton
Source:8811969
25th September 1915 - 1st July 1916
1916
death
Killed in Action
Somme
France
Source:7410057
Source:8530016
1st July 1916
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7410057
enlistment
Barnsley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:8530016
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
14/169
York and Lancaster Regiment
Source:5061474
service
British Army
Corporal
14/169
York and Lancaster Regiment
14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley Pals)
Source:7410057
burial
Somme
France
Source:7410057
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Graham |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Lomas |
| Source | 7410057 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litton Street, Litton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Up Lane, Village Street, Litton, Derbyshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14/169 | York and Lancaster Regiment | Lance Corporal | ||
| British Army | 6602 | Derbyshire Regiment (Sherwood Foresters) | Private | ||
| British Army | 14/169 | York and Lancaster Regiment | 14th Battalion (2nd Barnsley Pals) | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Henry Graham Lomas | father | ||
| Harriett | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Graham Lomas | sister | 1876 | |
| John Lomas | brother | 1879 | |
| Maria Lomas | sister | 1881 | |
| Margaret Lomas | sister | 1886 | |
| Rachael Adine Lomas | sister | 1887 | |
| Henry Lomas | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Hooworth Shenton | wife | 25th September 1915 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon CookseyMore about Barnsley - men mentioned in 'Barnsley Pals' by Jon Cooksey
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Recipients of the Military MedalMore about Recipients of the Military Medal
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Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary ArtworkMore about Barnsley - Men who fell on The First Day of the Battle of the Somme - 1 July 1916 - BAR70 Somme Centenary Artwork
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Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley MenMore about Thiepval Memorial - Barnsley Men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Linda571 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Linda571 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Register of Soldiers' Effects | Linda571 | |
| Marriage register of St Mary's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| British Army Service Records on Find My Past | Linda571 | |
| Derbyshire War Memorials | Linda571 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Snip of pre WW1 service | Linda571 | |
| Next of Kin Robert Lomas 1900 Service Records | Linda571 | |
| St Mary's Barnsley | Linda571 | |
| York and Lancaster cap badge | Linda571 |
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We remember Robert Graham Lomas
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