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We remember Robert Bolton Kyme
We remember Robert Bolton Kyme
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
1 West View Road, Rawtenstall
United Kingdom
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1901
1918
dates
Age 21
Source:7436939
17th February 1918
service
British Army
Private
34564
East Lancashire Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:7436939
location
599 Burnley Road, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7436939
1918
death
Source:7436939
17th February 1918
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Stone 78
Source:7436939
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Bolton |
| Initials | RB |
| Last Name | Kyme |
| Source | 7436939 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 West View Road, Rawtenstall | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| 599 Burnley Road, Whitewell Bottom, Waterfoot | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34564 | East Lancashire Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pricilla | mother | ||
| Joseph Thomas Kyme | father |
Media
Media
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Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War MemorialRobert Bolton Kyme is also commemorated on this memorial. The memorial, now listed as an historic monument, was erected at the instigation of Carrie Whitehead J.P. in September 1915 and is recognised as the first community World War One Memorial to be erected in this country. It was given "Grade II Listed Building" status in August 1999. The dedication reads “The War Memorial 1914 - 1919 Rawtenstall Cemetery Roll of Honour This cross was erected by Carrie Whitehead, September 1915 that it might be some comfort to those who lost men very dear to them In grateful memory of the men of Rawtenstall who gave their lives for their country in the Great War 1914 - 1918 He will swallow up death in victory, and the Lord will wipe away tears from all faces. Is. XXV. 8".
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BWM and Victory MedalAs awarded to Robert Bolton Kyme for service in the Great WarContributed by:
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East Lancashire Regiment cap badgeRobert Kyme was serving in the 2nd Battalion at the time of his death
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Communities
Communities
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Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: St. Michael's (CE) Parish War Memorial, Lumb-in-Rossendale. (IWM Ref: 51492 - 49 names) and Churchyard Burials (x3*)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)More about Borough of Rawtenstall: Wesleyan Church, Whitewell Bottom. (No known memorial)
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Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear PanelMore about Borough of Rawtenstall: Municipal Cemetery War Memorial (IWM Ref: 13245) - Rear Panel
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ian105013 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Brother - Private Herbert Worswick Kyme | Ian105013 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Rawtenstall Cemetery - Municipal War Memorial | Ian105013 | |
| BWM and Victory Medal | Ian105013 | |
| East Lancashire Regiment cap badge | Ian105013 |
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