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We remember Robert John Cork
We remember Robert John Cork
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1889
sibling
Harold Cork
Source:8785669
1889
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:8785669
5th April 1891
1891
location
2 Blenheim Villas, Abbey Terrace, Marylebone, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8785669
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9147610
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Saddler's Apprentice
London
United Kingdom
Source:9147610
31st March 1901
1901
location
110 Mattison Road, Tottenham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9147610
31st March 1901
1907
marriage
Sarah Ann Baker
Source:8785667
1907
1911
dates
Age 27
Source:8785670
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Ladies' Saddler
London
United Kingdom
Source:8785670
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Northcroft Road, West Ealing, Brentford, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8785670
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:8784485
4th September 1914
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8784485
24th September 1914 - 13th December 1915
1947
dates
Age 63
Source:8785671
1947
service
British Army
Saddler/Serjeant
1174
West Kent Yeomanry
Source:962430
service
British Army
Saddler/Serjeant
916271
Royal Field Artillery
Source:962430
1947
death
Gosport, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:8785671
1947
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Cork |
| Source | 8784490 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 110 Mattison Road, Tottenham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 2 Blenheim Villas, Abbey Terrace, Marylebone, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 34 Northcroft Road, West Ealing, Brentford, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1174 | West Kent Yeomanry | Saddler/Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 916271 | Royal Field Artillery | Saddler/Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Pether | mother | ||
| Robert Cork | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Cork | brother | 1889 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Baker | wife | 1907 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Susan31491 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Susan31491 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1939 Register | Susan31491 |
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