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We remember Robert Meek
We remember Robert Meek
Timeline
Timeline
1879
1880
sibling
Sarah Sophia May Meek
Source:9483837
1880
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8999796
1881
1881
location
36 Mill St, Macclesfield, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8999796
1881
1883
sibling
Elsie Muriel
Source:9483837
1883
1901
dates
Age 21
Source:9483848
1901
1901
employment
Electrical engineer
Source:9483848
1901
1901
location
4 Almond St, Stretford, Lancashire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9483848
1901
1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
British West Indies Regiment
5th Battalion
Source:8999791
July 1916 - 2nd October 1918
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3000176
November 1916
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Camel Corps
Source:3000176
1918
death
died
Palestine, State of
Source:7373673
Source:9351001
2nd October 1918
burial
Palestine, State of
XXVII. A. 2.
Source:7373673
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Meek |
| Source | 3000176 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 36 Mill St, Macclesfield, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 4 Almond St, Stretford, Lancashire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Camel Corps | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | British West Indies Regiment | 5th Battalion | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Henry Meek | father | ||
| Sarah Dunn Mellor | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Sophia May Meek | sister | 1880 | |
| Elsie Muriel | sister | 1883 |
Media
Media
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Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 1Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine where Robert Meek is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 2Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine where Robert Meek is honoured and buried.Contributed by:
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Robert MeekIn uniform, printed in the Macclesfield Times photo supplement, published on 23 September 1921 after the unveiling of the Park Green war memorial
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Family memorial with inscriptionFamily memorial with inscription Leek Cemetery, LeekContributed by:
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Family memorial with inscriptionFamily memorial with inscription Leek Cemetery, LeekContributed by:
Steve120914
Communities
Communities
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Gaza War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including GazaMore about Gaza War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine including Gaza
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Life stories with stories to tellMore about Life stories with stories to tell
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Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)More about Macclesfield Park Green War Memorial (IWM Ref 2085)
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Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)More about Macclesfield Town Hall War Memorial (IWM Ref 13006)
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Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)More about Macclesfield St Michael's Church War Memorial (IWM Ref 13007)
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Macclesfield Brunswick Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Roll of Honour (IWM Reference 57518)More about Macclesfield Brunswick Wesleyan Methodist Chapel Roll of Honour (IWM Reference 57518)
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July 1916 British West Indies Regiment (Belize)More about July 1916 British West Indies Regiment (Belize)
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Stories to tell from the West IndiesMore about Stories to tell from the West Indies
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Middle East commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Middle East commemoration of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
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Deaths in 1918: British West Indies RegimentMore about Deaths in 1918: British West Indies Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Deborah102878 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British West Indies Regiment | Deborah102878 | |
| Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 1 | Vincent96527 | |
| Gaza War Cemetery, Palestine 2 | Vincent96527 | |
| Robert Meek | Rosie34810 | |
| Family memorial with inscription | Steve120914 | |
| Family memorial with inscription | Steve120914 |
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