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We remember Roger Stewart Montresor Beatson
We remember Roger Stewart Montresor Beatson
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Timeline
Timeline
1890
1901
dates
Age 10
Source:8883565
31st March 1901
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8967994
August 1914
1914
enlistment
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23rd September 1914
1916
dates
Age 25
Source:6648167
2nd July 1916
1917
location
3 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8883555
5th July 1917
marriage
Constance Mary Beatson
Source:8883555
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
Source:8967994
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
28953
Seaforth Highlanders
72nd Battalion
Source:8967994
service
British Army
Lieutenant
King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
6th Battalion Attached to 10th Battalion
Source:8967994
1916
death
Killed in Action
He was killed while leading his men into action near Fricourt, on the second day of the Battle of the Somme, July 2nd, 1916.
Near Fricourt Somme
France
Source:7152954
Source:8883585
2nd July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Sp. Mem. B. 6.
Source:6648167
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Roger Stewart Montresor |
| Initials | RSM |
| Last Name | Beatson |
| Source | 7730193 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Scotts Lane Shortlands Bromley Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 5th July 1917 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 28953 | Seaforth Highlanders | 72nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 6th Battalion Attached to 10th Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Mary Beatson | mother | ||
| Walter William Gordon Beatson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Constance Mary Beatson | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | 5'10" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-07 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Canadian Bank of CommerceLogo from "Letters from the Front" book cover.Contributed by:
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Lieutenant R S M BeatsonImage from "Letters from the Front", Volume I, Plate no. lxvi.
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Gravestone in memory of Roger and his brotherGrave of His mother in St Lukes Cemetery, Bromley, Kent. He and his brother were remembered on it.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920More about The Beckenham Journal - 1914-1920
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St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of RemembranceMore about St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance
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Canadian Bank of Commerce - Letters from the FrontMore about Canadian Bank of Commerce - Letters from the Front
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| GRO War Death Army Officers Indices (1914 to 1921) Transcription | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Jonathan101862 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Yvonne27542 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Memorials Of Rugbeians | Trevor321 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Trevor321 | |
| BEATSON, Roger Stewart Montresor | Jonathan101862 | |
| Roger Stewart Montresor Beatson | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Beckenham War Memorial | Trevor321 | |
| Shortlands War Memorial | Trevor321 | |
| St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance | Trevor321 | |
| St.Mary's, Shortlands, Book Of Remembrance | Trevor321 | |
| Probate Record | Jonathan101862 | |
| Canadian Bank of Commerce | Yvonne27542 | |
| Lieutenant R S M Beatson | Yvonne27542 | |
| Roger Beatson | Kay4342 | |
| Gravestone in memory of Roger and his brother | Kay4342 | |
| Medals Card | Kay4342 | |
| 1911 census | Kay4342 | |
| Discharge to Officer | Kay4342 | |
| KOYLI Victory Medal entitlement | Kay4342 |
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We remember Roger Stewart Montresor Beatson
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