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We remember Robert William Attwood
We remember Robert William Attwood
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Frederick George Attwood
Source:9615078
28th October 1884
1889
sibling
Blance Attwood
Source:9615078
17th April 1889
1890
sibling
Charles Attwood
Source:9615078
5th August 1890
1892
sibling
Alice Dora Attwood
Source:9615078
6th June 1892
1895
sibling
Ellen Attwood
Source:9615078
24th December 1895
1897
sibling
Esther Isabella Attwood
Source:9615078
19th September 1897
1899
birth
22 Hancock Road, Bromley, London
United Kingdom
Source:6426841
Source:9615016
16th August 1899
1901
sibling
Sydney William Attwood
Source:9615078
26th February 1901
1901
dates
Age 1
Source:9615078
31st March 1901
1901
location
22 Hancock Road, Bromley St Leonard, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9615078
31st March 1901
1905
sibling
Lily Maud Attwood
Source:9615298
7th October 1905
1911
location
41 High Street, Bow, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9615298
2nd April 1911
1915
enlistment
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9615709
5th October 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy II (Boy 2nd class)
Impregnable
Source:9615709
5th October 1915 - 3rd February 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Boy II (Boy 2nd class)
Ganges
Source:9615709
4th February 1916 - 3rd April 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sig. Boy (Signal Boy)
Ganges
Source:9615709
4th April 1916 - 12th October 1916
1916
service
Royal Navy
Sig. Boy (Signal Boy)
Victory 1
Source:9615709
13th October 1916 - 28th January 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Sig. Boy (Signal Boy)
Cambrian
Source:9615709
29th January 1917 - 4th July 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
B Sig (Boy Signaller)
Cambrian
Source:9615709
5th July 1917 - 31st December 1918
1919
service
Royal Navy
Sign. (Signaller)
Cambrian
Source:9615709
1st January 1919 - 28th April 1919
1919
service
Royal Navy
Sign. (Signaller)
Pembroke 1
Source:9615709
29th April 1919 - 2nd July 1919
1921
dates
Age 22
Source:9615448
27th August 1921
1921
employment
Road labourer
United Kingdom
Source:9615448
27th August 1921
1921
marriage
Elizabeth Sarah David
Source:9615448
27th August 1921
1921
children
Robert Henry Attwood
Source:9615526
4th November 1921
1939
employment
Service Layer
Greater London County Council
United Kingdom
Source:9615526
29th September 1939
1939
location
22 Laindon House, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9615526
29th September 1939
service
Royal Navy
J44847
Source:6426841
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Attwood |
| Source | 6426841 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Hancock Road, Bromley St Leonard, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 22 Laindon House, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 41 High Street, Bow, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J44847 | ||||
| Royal Navy | Impregnable | Boy II (Boy 2nd class) | |||
| Royal Navy | Ganges | Boy II (Boy 2nd class) | |||
| Royal Navy | Ganges | Sig. Boy (Signal Boy) | |||
| Royal Navy | Victory 1 | Sig. Boy (Signal Boy) | |||
| Royal Navy | Cambrian | Sig. Boy (Signal Boy) | |||
| Royal Navy | Cambrian | B Sig (Boy Signaller) | |||
| Royal Navy | Cambrian | Sign. (Signaller) | |||
| Royal Navy | Pembroke 1 | Sign. (Signaller) |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Henry Attwood | son | 4th November 1921 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Louisa Attwood | mother | ||
| George Attwood | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frederick George Attwood | brother | 28th October 1884 | |
| Blance Attwood | sister | 17th April 1889 | |
| Charles Attwood | brother | 5th August 1890 | |
| Alice Dora Attwood | sister | 6th June 1892 | |
| Ellen Attwood | sister | 24th December 1895 | |
| Esther Isabella Attwood | sister | 19th September 1897 | |
| Sydney William Attwood | brother | 26th February 1901 | |
| Lily Maud Attwood | sister | 7th October 1905 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sarah David | wife | 27th August 1921 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-05 | 5'1" |
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Baptism St Mary's Church, Bromley St Leonard, London | Laura37324 | |
| 1901 census | Laura37324 | |
| 1911 census | Laura37324 | |
| Marriage record | Laura37324 | |
| 1939 National Register | Laura37324 | |
| UK, Royal Navy Registers of Seamen's Services, 1848-1939 | Laura37324 |
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