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We remember Robert Kirton
We remember Robert Kirton
Timeline
Timeline
birth
United Kingdom
Source:7379773
service
British Army
Serjeant
17563
Lancashire Fusiliers
Source:2609924
service
British Army
Private
17563
Lancashire Fusiliers
19th Battalion. 3rd Salford Pals
Source:7379773
1916
death
Killed in Action
The Somme.
France
Source:7379773
1st July 1916
burial
Somme
France
Pier and Face 3C and 3D
Source:7379773
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Kirton |
| Source | 2609924 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 17563 | Lancashire Fusiliers | Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 17563 | Lancashire Fusiliers | 19th Battalion. 3rd Salford Pals | Private |
Media
Media
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Thiepval MemorialDedicated to those that made the ultimate sacrifice that have no known grave.
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The 19th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. The 3rd Salford Pals.More about The 19th Battalion of the Lancashire Fusiliers. The 3rd Salford Pals.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| Thiepval Memorial | Desmond1478 | |
| The Centenary of the Battle of the Somme. | Desmond1478 |
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