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We remember Robert Woodward
We remember Robert Woodward
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Martha A Woodward
Source:8492563
1881
1882
1884
sibling
Alfred Woodward
Source:8492563
1884
1888
sibling
Lizzie Woodward
Source:8492563
1888
1891
location
Holt Street, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492563
1891
1901
employment
Pattern Maker At Iron Works
United Kingdom
Source:8492578
1901
1901
location
Dundee Lane, Ramsbottom, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8492578
1901
1904
marriage
Betsy Jane Barrett
Source:8492595
1904
1905
children
Mary Woodward
Source:8492590
1905
1907
children
Robert Woodward
Source:8492590
1907
1910
children
Fred Woodward
Source:8492600
1910
1911
employment
Engineers Pattern Maker
United Kingdom
Source:8492590
1911
1911
location
32 Mort, St Wigan, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8492590
1911
1915
employment
Pattern maker
Source:5846899
28th September 1915
1915
enlistment
Canada
Source:5846899
28th September 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
464395
Source:5846899
28th September 1915
1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
464395
Canadian Infantry
15th Bn
Source:7480840
28th September 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7480840
1917
1917
location
4172, Millar Rd., Vancouver, British Columbia
Canada
their own address
Source:7480840
1917
1917
death
Appendicitis
France
Source:7480840
14th July 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
III. E. 21
Source:7480840
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Woodward |
| Source | 5846899 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 32 Mort, St Wigan, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 4172, Millar Rd., Vancouver, British Columbia | Canada | their own address | known 1917 | |
| Dundee Lane, Ramsbottom, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Holt Street, Ramsbottom, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 464395 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 464395 | Canadian Infantry | 15th Bn | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Woodward | daughter | 1905 | |
| Robert Woodward | son | 1907 | |
| Fred Woodward | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| John Woodward | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Martha A Woodward | sister | 1881 | |
| Alfred Woodward | brother | 1884 | |
| Lizzie Woodward | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Betsy Jane Barrett | wife | 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-09-28 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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War gravePhoto of Robert's grave in France taken by David Milborrow / Geoff & Marsha Thorndike / Jim Pedersen
Contributed by:
Selena49658
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War grave | Selena49658 |
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