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We remember Robert William Close
We remember Robert William Close
Timeline
Timeline
1887
1901
location
Chalford Hill, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6654478
1901
1911
employment
Plasterer
Source:6654479
1911
1911
location
Bismore, nr Eastcombe, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6654479
1911
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
Source:6654465
1917
service
British Army
Private
12819
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:863814
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
12819
Gloucestershire Regiment
Source:7276908
1917
death
Died of wounds
Source:7276908
Source:6654465
10th February 1917
burial
Greece
Source:7276908
sibling
Eliza Close
Source:6654478
sibling
Gertrude Close
Source:6654478
sibling
Frederick Close
Source:6654478
sibling
Kate Close
Source:6654478
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Close |
| Source | 6654464 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bismore, nr Eastcombe, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Chalford Hill, Glos | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 12819 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | Lance Corporal | ||||
| British Army | 12819 | Gloucestershire Regiment | Lance Corporal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sophia Close | mother | ||
| Alfred Close | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Close | sister | ||
| Gertrude Close | sister | ||
| Frederick Close | brother | ||
| Kate Close | sister |
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Camilla1017 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 Census | Camilla1017 | |
| 1911 census | Camilla1017 |
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