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We remember Reuben Collymore
We remember Reuben Collymore
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
children
Vivian
Source:8987853
June 1915
1915
dates
Age 32
Source:8987853
27th October 1915
1915
employment
Huckster (trader)
Source:8987853
27th October 1915
1915
enlistment
St. James Barracks
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8987852
27th October 1915
1915
service
Other Empire Force
537
Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers
3rd Battalion
Source:8987853
27th October 1915
1915
location
97 Edward St, Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
their own address
Source:8987853
27th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1361
British West Indies Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8987852
17th November 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8987852
5th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
1361
British West Indies Regiment
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8987852
20th November 1916 - 6th June 1917
1917
hospitalisation
neurasthenia
Hospital/Institution
Source:8987852
17th January 1917 - 15th May 1917
1917
location
15th General Hospital, Alexandria
Egypt
military residence address
Source:8987852
17th January 1917
1917
discharge
Source:8987852
6th June 1917
1917
employment
Police Constable
Port-of-Spain
Trinidad and Tobago
Source:8987852
1st September 1917
marriage
Alice
Source:8987853
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Reuben |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Collymore |
| Source | 910235 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15th General Hospital, Alexandria | Egypt | military residence address | 17th January 1917 | |
| 97 Edward St, Port-of-Spain | Trinidad and Tobago | their own address | known 27th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Other Empire Force | 537 | Trinidad Light Infantry Volunteers | 3rd Battalion | ||
| British Army | 1361 | British West Indies Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 1361 | British West Indies Regiment | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vivian | daughter | June 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Collymore | mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Light black | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-27 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-10-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMT Magdalena Nov 1915 British West Indies Regiment (Trinidad)More about HMT Magdalena Nov 1915 British West Indies Regiment (Trinidad)
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Pride and Industry | Deborah102878 | |
| Together We Aspire, Together We Achieve | Deborah102878 | |
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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