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We remember Robert Anderson
We remember Robert Anderson
Timeline
Timeline
1863
sibling
Mary Caroline Charlotte Anderson
Source:7732487
3rd March 1863
1869
sibling
Margaret Anderson
Source:6651962
1869
1872
sibling
Barbara Anderson
Source:6651962
1872
1876
sibling
Jane Anderson
Source:6651962
1876
1878
sibling
Mary Anderson
Source:6651962
1878
1879
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:6651962
4th April 1881
1881
location
71 Silver St, Murton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6651962
4th April 1881
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:6651962
April 1881
1891
dates
Age 12
Source:7732460
April 1891
1891
employment
Coal Miner
Murton Colliery
Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7732460
April 1891
1891
location
71 Silver St Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7732460
April 1891
1899
marriage
Eliza Berry
Source:6651962
14th October 1899
1900
children
Charlotte Anderson
Source:7732478
1900
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:7732478
April 1901
1901
employment
Coal Miner Putter Underground
Murton Colliery
Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7732478
April 1901
1901
location
Trewhitts Buildings Murton Colliery
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732478
April 1901
1901
children
Margaret Patterson Anderson
Source:7732487
17th October 1901
1902
sibling
William Washington Anderson
Source:7732487
1902
1904
children
William George Washington Anderson
Source:7732487
1904
1906
children
Samuel Berry Anderson
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28th January 1906
1909
children
Elizabeth Emma Anderson
Source:7732487
1909
1910
children
Elizabeth Anderson
Source:7732487
1910
1911
dates
Age 32
Source:7732487
April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Murton Colliery
Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7732487
April 1911
1911
location
4 Princess St Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732487
April 1911
1913
children
William George Washington Anderson
Source:7732487
21st September 1913
1915
service
British Army
Private
22665
Durham Light Infantry
17 Battalion
Source:52596
6th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
22665
Durham Light Infantry
15 (Service) Battalion
Source:52596
8th October 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:52596
8th October 1915 - 21st February 1916
1916
dates
Age 36
Source:7732493
14th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:7732493
14th March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:52596
14th March 1916
1916
hospitalisation
No longer physically fit for was service under para 392 (XVI) KR 1912 - Defective eyesight
Hospital/Institution
Source:7732493
14th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
22665
Durham Light Infantry
15th Battalion
Source:7732493
14th March 1916
1916
location
4 Princess St Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7732493
14th March 1916
1917
children
Elizabeth Berry Anderson
Source:7732487
1917
1920
children
Eliza Anderson
Source:7732487
1920
employment
CoalMiner
Murton Colliery County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:7732493
service
British Army
Private
22665
Durham Light Infantry
Source:52596
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7732493
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Anderson |
| Source | 52596 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Princess St Murton Colliery County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1911 | |
| 4 Princess St Murton Colliery County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th March 1916 | |
| 71 Silver St Murton Colliery County Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1891 | |
| 71 Silver St, Murton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 4th April 1881 | |
| Trewhitts Buildings Murton Colliery | United Kingdom | their own address | known April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22665 | Durham Light Infantry | Private | ||
| British Army | 22665 | Durham Light Infantry | 17 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 22665 | Durham Light Infantry | 15 (Service) Battalion | ||
| British Army | 22665 | Durham Light Infantry | 15th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte Anderson | daughter | 1900 | |
| Samuel Berry Anderson | son | 28th January 1906 | |
| Elizabeth Anderson | daughter | 1910 | |
| Margaret Patterson Anderson | daughter | 17th October 1901 | |
| William George Washington Anderson | son | 1904 | |
| Elizabeth Emma Anderson | daughter | 1909 | |
| William George Washington Anderson | son | 21st September 1913 | |
| Eliza Anderson | daughter | 1920 | |
| Elizabeth Berry Anderson | daughter | 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Summerson | mother | ||
| William George Washington Andreson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Anderson | sister | 1869 | |
| Barbara Anderson | sister | 1872 | |
| Jane Anderson | sister | 1876 | |
| Mary Anderson | sister | 1878 | |
| William Washington Anderson | brother | 1902 | |
| Mary Caroline Charlotte Anderson | step-sister | 3rd March 1863 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Berry | wife | 14th October 1899 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Reddish |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-03-14 | 5'7" |
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 | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Yvonne40102 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne40102 |
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