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We remember Robert Vivyan Child
We remember Robert Vivyan Child
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Christine Blanche Child
Source:9425301
1883
1884
sibling
Florence E. Child
Source:9425308
1884
1886
sibling
George Ellison Child
Source:9425270
1886
1886
sibling
Olive G. Child
Source:9425312
1886
1888
sibling
Norah B.
Source:9425316
1888
1892
sibling
Madeline Louise Child
Source:9425281
1892
1894
sibling
Noel Duncan Child
Source:9425285
1894
1896
1901
location
24, South Road, Smethwick, Staffordshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9425295
1st April 1901
1911
location
Belle Vise, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9423708
2nd April 1911
1916
location
Homeland, Fleet Road, South Benfleet, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7132268
15th September 1916
enlistment
Kingston-on-Thames, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:9423696
service
British Army
Private
14851
East Surrey Regiment
12th Battalion
Source:9423696
1916
death
Killed in Action
France and Flanders
France
Source:7132268
Source:9423696
15th September 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7132268
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Vivyan |
| Initials | RV |
| Last Name | Child |
| Source | 7132268 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24, South Road, Smethwick, Staffordshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 | |
| Belle Vise, Fairfax Drive, Westcliff-on-Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Homeland, Fleet Road, South Benfleet, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 15th September 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 14851 | East Surrey Regiment | 12th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Charles Child | father | ||
| Blanche Matilda Child nee Puckle | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| George Ellison Child | brother | 1886 | |
| Madeline Louise Child | sister | 1892 | |
| Noel Duncan Child | brother | 1894 | |
| Christine Blanche Child | sister | 1883 | |
| Florence E. Child | sister | 1884 | |
| Olive G. Child | sister | 1886 | |
| Norah B. | sister | 1888 |
Media
Media
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Bulls Road Cemetery, FlersPhotograph of the Bulls Road Cemetery where R. V. Child is burried.
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Neil149872
Communities
Communities
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Leigh-on-Sea First World War MemorialMore about Leigh-on-Sea First World War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil149872 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bulls Road Cemetery, Flers | Neil149872 |
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