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We remember Robert Furniss
We remember Robert Furniss
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Furniss |
| Source | 1277918 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Connaught Street, Kettering | United Kingdom | their own address | known 12th May 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7166 | Duke of Cornwalls Light Infantry | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert John Furniss | son | 1st April 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Furniss | mother | ||
| Robert Furniss | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Furniss | brother | 1875 | |
| Charles Furniss | brother | 1869 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Isabel Chambers | wife | 2nd October 1909 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | Hazel | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1902-12-02 | 5'5" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records | Mary13950 |
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