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We remember Robert Astley
We remember Robert Astley
Timeline
Timeline
service
British Army
Private
15433
East Lancashire Regiment
Source:89281
1916
death
Killed in Action
Killed first day of Battle of Somme
Serre
France
Source:7964530
1st July 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Astley |
| Source | 89281 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15433 | East Lancashire Regiment | Private |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Alistair2221 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Accrington Pals | Shelley44237 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave Location | Shelley44237 | |
| Grave Papers CWG | Shelley44237 |
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