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We remember Edward Averley Alias Roberts
We remember Edward Averley Alias Roberts
Duplicate of Edward Averley
Duplicate of Edward Averley
Duplicate of Edward Averley
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1901
service
Royal Navy
Band Boy
344139
Royal Marines Band
HMS Impregnable
Source:8586521
23rd May 1901 - 21st July 1903
1903
enlistment
Source:7671918
22nd July 1903
1903
service
Royal Navy
Band Boy
30
Royal Marines Band
Eastney HQ
Source:7671918
22nd July 1903 - 7th April 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Acting Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
HMS Wildfire
Source:8586522
8th April 1904 - 26th December 1904
1904
service
Royal Navy
Musician
11095
Royal Marine Artillery
HMS Wildfire
Source:8586522
27th December 1904 - 25th October 1906
1906
service
Royal Navy
Musician
15276
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
HMS Wildfire
Source:8586525
25th October 1906 - 23rd October 1909
1907
service
British Army
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
HMS Pembroke
Source:7671918
1st January 1907 - 24th June 1918
1915
marriage
Unknown
Source:7671918
30th October 1915
1918
service
Royal Navy
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
HMS Collussus
Source:7671918
22nd January 1918 - 2nd February 1919
1918
service
Royal Navy
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
R.N. School of Music
Source:7671918
25th June 1918 - 21st September 1918
1919
service
Royal Navy
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
R.N. School of Music
Source:7671918
3rd February 1919 - 4th January 1922
1922
service
Royal Navy
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
HMS Warspite
Source:7671918
5th January 1922 - 15th August 1924
1924
service
Royal Navy
Musician
30
Royal Marines Band
R.N. School of Music
Source:7671918
16th August 1924 - 13th July 1925
1925
discharge
Source:7671918
13th July 1925
1925
location
70 De Beauvoir Crescent, Kingsland Rod, Hackney, London
United Kingdom
Source:7671918
13th July 1925
1940
service
Royal Navy
Musician
Royal Marines Band
R.N. School of Music
Source:7671918
23rd April 1940 - 30th May 1940
1940
service
Royal Navy
Musician
Royal Marines Band
HMS St Vincent
Source:7671918
31st May 1940 - 1st December 1944
1944
service
Royal Navy
Musician
Royal Marines Band
R.N. School of Music
Source:7671918
2nd December 1944 - 15th February 1945
appointments
Bandsman - played violin and clarinet
Source:7671918
sibling
Albert Roberts
Source:7671918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Averley Alias Roberts |
| Source | 8586525 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 70 De Beauvoir Crescent, Kingsland Rod, Hackney, London | United Kingdom | known 13th July 1925 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 30 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Pembroke | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | R.N. School of Music | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Collussus | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | R.N. School of Music | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Warspite | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | R.N. School of Music | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | Eastney HQ | Band Boy | |
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines Band | R.N. School of Music | Musician | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines Band | HMS St Vincent | Musician | ||
| Royal Navy | Royal Marines Band | R.N. School of Music | Musician | ||
| Royal Navy | 344139 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Impregnable | Band Boy | |
| Royal Navy | 30 | Royal Marines Band | HMS Wildfire | Acting Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 11095 | Royal Marine Artillery | HMS Wildfire | Musician | |
| Royal Navy | 15276 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | HMS Wildfire | Musician |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Roberts | brother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown | wife | 30th October 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1940-04-23 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-07-22 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 Transcription | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Kristen1288 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Shoreditch Board of Guardians - Two Tars | Kristen1288 | |
| Handicraft and Scholarship Prizes at the Cottage Homes | Kristen1288 |
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We remember Edward Averley Alias Roberts
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