Robert Chambers
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He was the son of Maria Chambers, born 1858 in Nottingham, widowed and working as a lace dresser. He was the brother of Lily Chambers, born in 1881 at Nottingham, working as a machinist. The family lived at 2 Oxford Square, Canal Street. Robert married in January 1908 and lived at 61 Canal Street Nottingham although his wife's name was missing from the census return.
Chambers was called up to serve and following training he was drafted to France. He served as no. R4/068227 in the Royal Army Service Corps before being transferred to 10th Battalion, York and Lancaster Regiment. He was killed in action on 01/07/1917 south of Ypres at a quiet period in the line and was buried at Somer Farm Cemetery Grave Reference: A 25
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