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We remember Robert Henry Glenister
We remember Robert Henry Glenister
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
82 Bromham Road Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9103831
1911
1915
service
British Army
Serjeant
Bedfordshire Yeomanry
Source:9167886
8th April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
London Brigade
Source:9167890
15th October 1916
1919
awards
Croix de Guerre
Other War Service Award
Source:9167897
2nd September 1919
1919
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
96th Brigade
Source:9167897
2nd September 1919
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Field Artillery
Source:9167910
1955
death
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9352002
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Glenister |
| Source | 9103831 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 82 Bromham Road Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | London Brigade | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Bedfordshire Yeomanry | Serjeant | |||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | 96th Brigade | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Glenister | mother |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet listing those alumni and staff known to be serving during this period. R H Glenister appears as "Sergeant, Beds Yeomanry".
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Royal Artillery Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this was worn by those serving in the Royal Field Artillery.
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Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap BadgeA cap badge, similiar to this was worn by R H Glenister while serving with the Bedfordshire Yeomanry.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - R H Glenister appointed 2Lt on probation. 1916. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Award of Croix De Guerre, 1919. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette -A/Capt R H Glenister reverts to Lt ceasing to hold Adjt Appointment | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedfordshire Yeomanry Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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