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We remember Robert Corfield
We remember Robert Corfield
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Ernest
Source:8829781
1882
1884
sibling
Maude
Source:8829781
1884
1886
sibling
George A
Source:8829781
1886
1887
1890
sibling
Elizabeth A
Source:8829781
1890
1891
location
Prospect Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8829781
1891
1901
location
Prospect Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire
United Kingdom
Source:8829787
1901
1911
location
84 /85 High Street, Aberdare
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8829799
1911
1914
employment
Hairdresser
Cross Street, Hirwain
United Kingdom
Source:8829794
1914
1914
service
British Army
Gunner
1011
Royal Field Artillery
1/1st Brigade
Source:8829773
9th August 1914
1915
dates
Age 27
Source:9316621
26th August 1915
service
British Army
Gunner
1011
Royal Field Artillery
1st/2nd Welsh Brigade
Source:9316621
1915
death
fractured skull after falling backwards off gun carriage during mounted drill practice
Flying Field, off Ampthill Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
Source:8829773
26th August 1915
burial
Cardiganshire
United Kingdom
Sec. 8. Cons. Grave 429.
Source:9316621
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Corfield |
| Source | 8829770 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 84 /85 High Street, Aberdare | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1911 | |
| Prospect Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Prospect Street, Aberystwyth, Cardiganshire | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1011 | Royal Field Artillery | 1/1st Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 1011 | Royal Field Artillery | 1st/2nd Welsh Brigade | Gunner |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Corfield | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maude | sister | 1884 | |
| George A | brother | 1886 | |
| Elizabeth A | sister | 1890 | |
| Ernest | brother | 1882 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Yvonne27542 | |
| In From the Cold Project | Yvonne27542 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert | Selena49658 | |
| Death Notice | Selena49658 |
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