Soldier Record
Robert Ball
Contributed by: Constance Alma Janet Baker nee Ball, on 2008-11-08
| Rank | |
|---|---|
| First Name | Robert |
| Surname | Ball |
| Year of Birth | 1891 |
| Year of Death | 1916 |
| Regiment | London Regiment |
| Place of Wartime Residence | Peckham, London |
Robert's Story
Joined the 1st of the 21st battelion of the London North regiment. He was a rifleman when he was killed. With an OC unit. Embarked Soton on 7/8/1916 and disembarked Le Havre 8/8/1916 and entered the battle 28/8/1916. Missing after action on 30/9/1916 and on 11/8/17 regarded as dead.
Service number 652177 (5096)
Second son of George Robert David Ball, 133 Bird in Bush Road, Peckham, South East London and Jane Ball nee Bradley
2 medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal
24 years 4 months old when recruited on the 3/4/1916
Brothers: George, Charles and John (twins), Henry (Harry)
Sisters: Jane (Ginny) and Alice and Winifred
No additional memories have been submitted