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We remember Robert Williams
We remember Robert Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
William Williams
Source:8995297
1881
1883
sibling
Ernest Williams
Source:8995297
1883
1886
sibling
Ellen Also Known As Nellie Williams
Source:8995298
1886
1890
sibling
Emily Williams
Source:8995286
1890
1891
1891
location
Overton, Frodsham, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8995299
6th December 1891
1896
sibling
Sarah Alice Williams
Source:8995298
1896
1901
sibling
Lily Williams
Source:8995297
1901
1901
location
11 Prescott Street, Hoole, Chester
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8995298
1901 - 1911
1911
employment
Labourer
Source:8995297
1911
1916
marriage
Mary Smith, later Williams, later Gibbons
Source:8995306
1916 - 7th April 1918
1918
location
Rossett, Wrexham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8995316
7th April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Albert
France
Source:7274168
Source:8995286
7th April 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8995287
12th June 1918
enlistment
Chester
United Kingdom
Source:8995288
service
British Army
185976
R.E
Source:8995288
service
British Army
Private
32140
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:7274168
service
British Army
Lance Corporal (L/C)
32140
Lancashire Fusiliers
17th Battalion
Source:7274168
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8995288
burial
Somme
A 'Concentration Report' states that he was located at map reference J.26.d.6.1 with a cross on the grave
France
IV.C.7
Source:7274168
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 7274168 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Prescott Street, Hoole, Chester | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1911 | |
| Overton, Frodsham, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th December 1891 | |
| Rossett, Wrexham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 7th April 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 185976 | R.E | |||
| British Army | 32140 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Private | ||
| British Army | 32140 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 17th Battalion | Lance Corporal (L/C) |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother | ||
| James Williams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Williams | sister | 1890 | |
| Ernest Williams | brother | 1883 | |
| Lily Williams | sister | 1901 | |
| William Williams | brother | 1881 | |
| Ellen Also Known As Nellie Williams | sister | 1886 | |
| Sarah Alice Williams | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Smith, later Williams, later Gibbons | wife | 1916 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Find A Grave | Wayne117646 | |
| Britain, Campaign, Gallantry & Long Service Medals & Awards | Wayne117646 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census | Wayne117646 | |
| Diocese of Chester parish registers of baptisms c1538-1910 | Wayne117646 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Wayne117646 | |
| Denbighshire Marriages and Banns | Wayne117646 | |
| The London Gazette | Wayne117646 |
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