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We remember Carlton Francis Roberts
We remember Carlton Francis Roberts
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
1891
dates
Age 1
Source:9551523
5th April 1891
1891
location
High Road, Wanstead, London, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9551523
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 11
Source:9551541
31st March 1901
1901
location
Glengorse, Chesterfield Road, Eastbourne, Sussex
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9551541
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Apprentice Engineer
Itchen, Southampton, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9551532
2nd April 1911
1911
location
155 Onslow Road, Woolston, Itchen, Hampshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9551532
2nd April 1911
1914
commission
Temporary
Source:9569074
17th October 1914
1916
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
D/58 Brigade
Source:9569074
16th June 1916 - 16th April 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded in left leg and foot, requiring amputation and fitting of artificial limb. the bones in his left leg and foot.
Hospital/Institution
Source:9569059
16th April 1917 - 3rd January 1919
1917
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9569074
18th April 1917
1958
dates
Age 68
Source:9551554
1958
service
British Army
Lieutenant/Temporary Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:5400985
1958
death
Worthing, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:9551554
1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Carlton Francis |
| Initials | CF |
| Last Name | Roberts, |
| Source | 9551493 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 155 Onslow Road, Woolston, Itchen, Hampshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Glengorse, Chesterfield Road, Eastbourne, Sussex | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| High Road, Wanstead, London, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Lieutenant/Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | D/58 Brigade | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carlton Roberts | father | ||
| Georgina May Roberts | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Berkhamsted School; Military CrossMore about Berkhamsted School; Military Cross
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Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914: Temporary CommissionsMore about Berkhamsted School Roll of Honour 1914: Temporary Commissions
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Peter6648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Peter6648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The letters of R S Blaker | D136133 | |
| Obituary 11th July 1958 | D136133 | |
| Papers of Lt Gen Sir Thomas Jacomb Hutton | D136133 | |
| Capt Carlton Francis Roberts RFA | D136133 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| RFA Cap badge | D136133 |
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