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We remember Robert Smith Somerville
We remember Robert Smith Somerville
Timeline
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1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Smith |
| Initials | RS |
| Last Name | Somerville, |
| Source | 8392150 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | 10th Reinforcements | Second Lieutenant | ||
| Australian Imperial Force | 16th Bn. Australian Infantry, A.I.F. | Captain |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| DSO, MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Louisa Osmond SOMERVILLE | mother |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Embarkation Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| South Australia, heroes of the Great War, Chronicle newspaper Transcription | Fife3190 |
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