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We remember Robert William Daykin
We remember Robert William Daykin
Timeline
Timeline
1875
1881
location
Infantry Camp, St Botolphs, Colchester, Essex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9053509
1881
1890
service
British Army
Boy
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
2nd Battalion
Source:9053511
13th October 1890 - 11th January 1891
1890
enlistment
Portland, Dorset
United Kingdom
Source:6657605
16th October 1890
1891
service
British Army
Drummer
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
12th January 1891
1896
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
22nd January 1896 - 3rd April 1898
1898
service
British Army
Corporal
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
4th April 1898 - 3rd February 1901
1901
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
4th February 1901 - 27th December 1901
1901
service
British Army
Lieutenant
L/2871
Source:6657605
28th December 1901 - 22nd April 1903
1901
service
British Army
Sergeant
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
28th December 1901
1904
marriage
Sybil Sayer
Source:9053511
26th April 1904
1906
children
John Daykin
Source:9053569
1906
1911
location
HM Infantry Barracks, Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9053569
1911
1913
service
British Army
Serjeant
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:9053511
23rd April 1913
1914
service
British Army
Company Sergeant Major
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
3rd Battalion
Source:9053511
16th September 1914 - 28th January 1915
1915
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
L/2871
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:6657605
29th January 1915
1916
service
British Army
Acting Regimental Sergeant Major
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
31st October 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1154696
1st November 1916
1916
service
British Army
Company Serjeant Major
L/2871
The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment)
1st Battalion
Source:9053511
16th December 1916
1918
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Labour Corps
Source:9053525
14th March 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Bullet wound to left forearm
Hospital/Institution
Source:6657605
12th September 1918 - 2nd October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Acting Captain
Labour Corps
PoW Coy
Source:9053551
20th October 1918 - 3rd September 1919
1919
service
British Army
Temporary Second Lieutenant
Labour Corps
Source:9053532
4th September 1919 - 17th December 1920
service
British Army
Captain
Labour Corps
Source:9053535
1941
death
Maidstone, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:9053558
1941
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Daykin |
| Source | 1154696 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Infantry Barracks, Maidstone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Infantry Camp, St Botolphs, Colchester, Essex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/2871 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | L/2871 | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 2nd Battalion | Boy | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Drummer | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Lance Sergeant | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Serjeant | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 3rd Battalion | Company Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Acting Regimental Sergeant Major | |
| British Army | L/2871 | The Queen's Own (Royal West Kent Regiment) | 1st Battalion | Company Serjeant Major | |
| British Army | Labour Corps | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Labour Corps | PoW Coy | Acting Captain | ||
| British Army | Labour Corps | Temporary Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Labour Corps | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Daykin | son | 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charlotte | mother | ||
| Robert Daykin | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sybil Sayer | wife | 26th April 1904 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | grey | brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
Media
Media
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Robert William Daykin with his son JackStudio portrait dated October 1916, just before he was posted with the British Expeditionary Force.Contributed by:
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Wife of Robert William DaykinUndated studio photo, signed "Sib". Born Sabina Annie Thompson, she was always known by this name, using various spellings. She signed their marriage certificate "Cybil".Contributed by:
Rosie34501
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 | Rosie34501 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Rosie34501 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rosie34501 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rosie34501 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Rosie34501 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch England Births and Christenings | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1881 census Colchester, Essex | Bearsted33934 | |
| FamilySearch United Kingdom, World War I Pension Records | Bearsted33934 | |
| The London Gazette | Bearsted33934 | |
| London Gazette 1919 | Bearsted33934 | |
| London Gazette 1920 | Bearsted33934 | |
| London Gazette 1918 | Bearsted33934 | |
| FreeBMD DeathDec 1941 for Robert W Daykin | Bearsted33934 | |
| 1911 census Maidstone, Kent | Bearsted33934 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert William Daykin | Rosie34501 | |
| Robert William Daykin with his son Jack | Rosie34501 | |
| Wife of Robert William Daykin | Rosie34501 |
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