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We remember George Arthur Roberts, B.e.m.
We remember George Arthur Roberts, B.e.m.
Timeline
Timeline
1890
birth
Trinidad and Tobago
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2nd August 1890
1919
discharge
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1919
1919
service
British Army
Sergeant
Middlesex Regiment
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1919
1919
location
40 Bournemouth Rd, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1919
1920
marriage
Margaret I Whyland
Source:8879533
1920
1920
location
Lewis Trust Dwellings, Warner Road, Camberwell, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1920 - January 1970
1921
children
Cyril Roberts
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1921
1922
children
Victor Roberts
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1922
1939
employment
National Fire Service
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1939 - 1945
1944
awards
British Empire Medal
Other Civilian Service Award
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1944
location
84 Meeting House, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
their own address
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1970
death
Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
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January 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George Arthur |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Roberts, B.e.m. |
| Source | 9416113 |
| First Names | George Arthur |
| Initials | GA |
| Last Name | Roberts |
| Source | 9416113 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40 Bournemouth Rd, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| 84 Meeting House, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| Lewis Trust Dwellings, Warner Road, Camberwell, London | United Kingdom | their own address | 1920 - January 1970 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Middlesex Regiment | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British Empire Medal | Other Civilian Service Award | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cyril Roberts | son | 1921 | |
| Victor Roberts | son | 1922 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret I Whyland | wife | 1920 |
Media
Media
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Together We Aspire, Together We AchieveTrinidad & Tobago flag and motto
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Firefighters' Red PlaqueOne of the first black firefighters to serve with London Fire Brigade has been commemorated with a plaque unveiled at his former station.Contributed by:
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Charlotte33 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| National Roll of the Great War 1914-1918 Transcription | Chris2090 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Plaque nominees 2015 – The WW1 hero who could throw a bomb 74 yards | Charlotte33 | |
| Blue Plaque to be unveiled for black ww1 and ww2 hero George Arthur Roberts | Charlotte33 | |
| Video featuring George's testimony | Charlotte33 | |
| Trinidadian WWI Veteran Wins Southwark Blue Plaque Honour | Deborah102878 | |
| A pioneer honoured: Britain's first black firefighter | Deborah102878 | |
| Samuel Lewis Housing Trust, Warner Road | Jonathan101862 | |
| Tea Cup with propaganda sticker | Jonathan101862 | |
| Area Information for Samuel Lewis Trust Estate, Warner Road, London, SE5 9NB | Jonathan101862 | |
| British Empire Medal | Jonathan101862 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 | |
| George Arthur Roberts | Chris2090 | |
| GA Roberts in Auxiliary Fire Brigade Uniform 2WW | Chris2090 | |
| G A Roberts | Chris2090 | |
| Painting | Chris2090 | |
| Firefighters' Red Plaque | Deborah102878 |
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