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We remember Robert Williams
We remember Robert Williams
Timeline
Timeline
1889
sibling
John Thomas
Source:8510673
1889
1891
sibling
Elizabeth A
Source:8510673
1891
1894
1897
sibling
Mary Catherine
Source:8510679
1897
1899
sibling
Margaret Gwenllian
Source:8510679
1899
1901
location
Newton, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8510673
1901
1902
sibling
Edward Lewis
Source:8510679
1902
1905
sibling
Walter Bertram
Source:8510679
1905
1911
employment
Stonecrusher Labour
Source:8510679
1911
1911
sibling
William Henry
Source:8510679
1911
1911
location
No 2, Globe Cottages, Newton, Porthcawl
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8510679
1911
1914
marriage
Minnie Brown
Source:8510684
1914
1916
children
Robert H Williams
Source:8510697
1916
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
606075
Royal Field Artillery
293rd Brigade
Source:8510661
1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8510661
1918
1918
location
Poplar House, Newton, Porthcawl, Glam
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8510661
1918
enlistment
Porthcawl, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
Source:8510666
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:8510661
Source:8510666
21st March 1918
burial
Pas De Calais
France
D. 8.
Source:8510661
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Williams |
| Source | 8510660 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newton, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| No 2, Globe Cottages, Newton, Porthcawl | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Poplar House, Newton, Porthcawl, Glam | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 606075 | Royal Field Artillery | 293rd Brigade | Serjeant |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert H Williams | son | 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jennett | mother | ||
| John Williams | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Thomas | brother | 1889 | |
| Elizabeth A | sister | 1891 | |
| Edward Lewis | brother | 1902 | |
| Walter Bertram | brother | 1905 | |
| William Henry | brother | 1911 | |
| Mary Catherine | sister | 1897 | |
| Margaret Gwenllian | sister | 1899 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minnie Brown | wife | 1914 |
Media
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Robert's grave in PorthcawlPhoto of family grave in Newton Church taken by Clive Hayward/Dave GregoryContributed by:
Selena49658
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Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 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 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Porthcawl museum | Selena49658 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert's grave | Selena49658 | |
| Robert's grave in Porthcawl | Selena49658 |
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