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We remember Robert Leycester Haymes
We remember Robert Leycester Haymes
Timeline
Timeline
1871
1881
location
Holdgate Village, Shropshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9086725
1881
1891
location
RMA Woolwich
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9086737
1891
1891
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9171288
24th July 1891
1914
service
British Army
Major
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9171263
27th August 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:1798395
29th September 1914
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:9171263
17th November 1918
1942
death
United Kingdom
Source:9086760
16th May 1942
awards
Distinguished Service Order (DSO)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9086760
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Leycester |
| Initials | RL |
| Last Name | Haymes, |
| Source | 9086760 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holdgate Village, Shropshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| RMA Woolwich | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant Colonel | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Major |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| DSO | British Award/Decoration | |
| Distinguished Service Order (DSO) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Henrietta Haymes | mother | ||
| Rev. Robert Evered Haymes | father |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. R L Haymes appears as "Major, Royal Garrison Artillery".
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Royal Artillery Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the Royal Garrison Artillery.
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Distinguished Service OrderDistinguished Service Order, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Robert Haymes.Contributed by:
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Robert Haymes.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.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| British Army, Royal Artillery officer deaths 1850-2011 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Artillery honours & awards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Major R L Haymes restored to the establisment. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lt Col R L Haymes employed at the Min of Munitions. | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed 2Lt on leaving RMC Sandhurst | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Lt Col Haymes retires, ill health caused by wounds. | Alexander119331 | |
| Wikipedia entry in List of Old Bedford Modernians Lt Col R Haymes DSO | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| Royal Artillery Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Distinguished Service Order | Vincent96527 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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