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We remember Robert Clegg Hutchinson
We remember Robert Clegg Hutchinson
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Mary Hutchinson
Source:2029058
1878
1880
sibling
Israel Hutchinson
Source:2029058
1880
1882
1888
sibling
Alice Hutchinson
Source:2029058
1888
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:7728942
5th April 1891
1891
location
15 Bridge Street, Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7961621
5th April 1891
1901
children
Amelia Hutchinson
Source:7728391
1901
1901
location
Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:8772439
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Annie Boyes
Source:2029058
1903
1905
children
Joseph Hutchinson
Source:7728391
1905
1910
children
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Source:7728391
12th March 1910
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:2029058
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:7728391
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal miner (Hewer)
Not known
Barnsley
United Kingdom
Source:7728391
2nd April 1911
1911
location
55 Mary Place, Wombwell, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7728391
2nd April 1911
1913
children
Robert Jellicoe Hutchinson
Source:7728391
1913
1914
enlistment
Wombwell
United Kingdom
Source:8816923
25th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
22468
Durham Light Infantry
Source:8816923
25th August 1914 - 1st May 1915
1915
employment
Coal Miner
Houghton Main Colliery
Houghton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Source:7961869
1915
1915
location
8 Briar's Buildings, Great Houghton, Barnsley
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7728921
1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2029058
5th May 1915 - 17th July 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
22874
Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry
2nd Battalion
Source:7902715
1st September 1915 - 17th July 1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
Private Hutchinson was so severely wounded by the blowing up of a mine that he died a day or two afterwards.
France and Flanders
Belgium
Source:7723678
Source:7728921
Source:7723673
17th July 1915
burial
Ruusschaartstraat, Voormezeele
Belgium
7 C 7
Source:8645439
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Clegg |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Hutchinson |
| Source | 2029058 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Bridge Street, Bishop Auckland | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 55 Mary Place, Wombwell, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Briar's Buildings, Great Houghton, Barnsley | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1915 | |
| Newton Cap Bank, Bishop Auckland | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 22468 | Durham Light Infantry | |||
| British Army | 22874 | Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amelia Hutchinson | daughter | 1901 | |
| Joseph Hutchinson | son | 1905 | |
| Elizabeth Hutchinson | daughter | 12th March 1910 | |
| Robert Jellicoe Hutchinson | son | 1913 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Hutchinson | mother | ||
| Israel Hutchinson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hutchinson | sister | 1878 | |
| Israel Hutchinson | brother | 1880 | |
| Alice Hutchinson | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Boyes | wife | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Birth record of Robert Clegg Hutchinson.Birth record of Robert Clegg Hutchinson. 4th quarter of 1882
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Imperial War Graves Commission documentShowing inscription information to be inscribed on headstoneContributed by:
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Graves Registration Report FormGraves Registration Report Form for Voormezeele No3 Enclosure CWGC cemetaryContributed by:
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War grave of Robert Clegg HutchinsonVoormezeele Enclosure No3, near Ypres, BelgiumContributed by:
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Family photographTaken at Voormezeele Enclosure No3 showing family memorial left at gravesideContributed by:
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WW1 Memorial Tablet in All Saints Church, DarfieldWW1 Memorial Tablet in All Saints Church, Darfield, Barnsley. Picture taken from Barnsley War Memorials website. Showing R C Hutchinson. http://www.barnsleywarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
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Memorial tabletGreat Houghton, St Michael and All Angels, Memorial Tablet. Taken from Barnsley War Memorials Project website showing R C Hutchinson. http://www.barnsleywarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
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Great Houghton, Miners' Welfare Hall, MemorialGreat Houghton, Miners' Welfare Hall, Memorial Plaque. Taken from the Barnsley War Memorials Project website showing RC Hutchinson. http://www.barnsleywarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
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Barnsley Chronicle 6 August 1921Barnsley Chronicle 6 August 1921 (thanks to Barnsley Archives) Taken from Barnsley War Memorials Project showing R C Hutchinson http://www.barnsleywarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
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Great Houghton Wesleyan Chapel MemorialGreat Houghton Wesleyan Chapel Memorial taken from Barnsley War Memorials Project website showing R C Hutchinson. http://www.barnsleywarmemorials.org.ukContributed by:
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Family photographTaken at Voormezeele Enclosure No3. Three generations of descendants of Robert Clegg Hutchinson. Grandaughter Janet Ogden , great grandson Wayne Ogden and great great grandson Robert OgdenContributed by:
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Census 1911Census 1911 showing Robert Clegg Hutchinson and family living at 55 Mary Place, Wombwell, BarnsleyContributed by:
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Cutting from Barnsley ChronicleCutting from Barnsley Chronicle reads :- "The highest sacrifice that patriotism can exact is Private Robert Clegg Hutchinson, K.O.Y.L.I., whose widow and four children reside at 8 Briar's Buildings, Great Houghton. Private Hutchinson was so severely wounded by the blowing up of a mine that he died a day or two afterwards.Contributed by:
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Census 1891Showing Robert age 8, son of Israel and Eliza Hutchinson, and their other children Mary, Israel and AliceContributed by:
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Birth details of fourth child RobertEngland & Wales births 1837-2006 ImageContributed by:
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Houghton Main Patriotism ArticleHoughton Main Patriotism Article - Extract from Barnsley Chronicle. Robert Hutchinson is among those named as having died in action. With grateful thanks to Phil Gregg of the Barnsley War Memorials ProjectContributed by:
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CWGC War grave with photo and medalsCWGC War grave with photo and medals taken August 2017Contributed by:
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CWGC War grave with photo and medalsCWGC War grave with photo and medals taken August 2017Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials ProjectMore about All Barnsley Lives of WW1 - Barnsley War Memorials Project
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Barnsley - Great & Little Houghton MenMore about Barnsley - Great & Little Houghton Men
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Men of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died on 17th July 1915 and are buried in Voormezeele Enclosure No.3. West Flanders, BelgiumMore about Men of the King's Own Yorkshire Light Infantry who died on 17th July 1915 and are buried in Voormezeele Enclosure No.3. West Flanders, Belgium
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Medal Index Card | ||
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Wayne51525 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
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| CWGC Website | Wayne51525 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth record of Robert Clegg Hutchinson. | Wayne51525 | |
| Imperial War Graves Commission document | Wayne51525 | |
| Graves Registration Report Form | Wayne51525 | |
| War grave of Robert Clegg Hutchinson | Wayne51525 | |
| Family photograph | Wayne51525 | |
| Robert Clegg Hutchinson | Wayne51525 | |
| Medal Card Index | Wayne51525 | |
| WW1 Memorial Tablet in All Saints Church, Darfield | Wayne51525 | |
| Memorial tablet | Wayne51525 | |
| Great Houghton, Miners' Welfare Hall, Memorial | Wayne51525 | |
| Barnsley Chronicle 6 August 1921 | Wayne51525 | |
| Great Houghton Wesleyan Chapel Memorial | Wayne51525 | |
| Family photograph | Wayne51525 | |
| Family photograph | Wayne51525 | |
| Census 1911 | Wayne51525 | |
| Cutting from Barnsley Chronicle | Wayne51525 | |
| Census 1891 | Wayne51525 | |
| Birth details of fourth child Robert | Wayne51525 | |
| Victory Medal | Wayne51525 | |
| Victory Medal | Wayne51525 | |
| Victory Medal | Wayne51525 | |
| Houghton Main Patriotism Article | Wayne51525 | |
| Robert Clegg Hutchinson | Wayne51525 | |
| Robert Clegg Hutchinson | Wayne51525 | |
| Obituary photo in South Yorkshire Times | Wayne51525 | |
| Obituary in South Yorkshire Times | Wayne51525 | |
| Robert Clegg Hutchinson | Wayne51525 | |
| CWGC War grave with photo and medals | Wayne51525 | |
| CWGC War grave with photo and medals | Wayne51525 | |
| Replica medal set | Wayne51525 |
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