Sergeant Robert R Lawrence - Meritorious Service Medal
| Date of Birth | c.1890 |
|---|---|
| Age at Death | 29 |
| Date of Death | 20 July 1919 |
| Service Number | P/1824 |
| Military Service | Military Police Corps, Military Foot Police |
| Merton Address | |
| Local Memorial | Streatham Park Cemetery |
Additional Information
Robert Lawrence was the son of Edwin and Susannah Lawrence. He had four siblings, Edgar, Ivy, Winifred and Millicent.
As a family they lived at 51 Clive Road, Norwood, London. His father Edwin worked as an Outfitter circa 1891, and then as a Cycle Agent circa 1911. In the 1911 census Robert was noted as working as a Library Assistant, his older brother Edgar as a Sub Librarian, Ivy as completing domestic works, Winifred as a Postal Telegraphist and Millicent as an apprentice.
He was awarded the Meritorious Service Medal.