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We remember Robert Kennedy
We remember Robert Kennedy
Timeline
Timeline
1883
sibling
Margaret Kennedy
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16th April 1883
1885
sibling
John Kennedy
Source:8614522
17th April 1885
1887
sibling
Alexander James Kennedy
Source:8614522
3rd April 1887
1890
sibling
Mary Simpson Kennedy
Source:8614522
16th March 1890
1892
1892
location
158 Munton Road, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1892
1894
sibling
Frederick William Kennedy
Source:8614522
16th August 1894
1896
sibling
Laura Isabel Kennedy
Source:8614522
24th June 1896
1898
sibling
Douglas Reginald Stanley Kennedy
Source:8614522
30th November 1898
1898
location
4 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1898 - 1901
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:8611449
31st March 1901
1901
location
2 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1901 - 1903
1902
sibling
Norman Roxburgh Kennedy
Source:8614522
20th October 1902
1904
sibling
Doris Isabel Kennedy
Source:8614522
24th August 1904
1904
location
3 Rodney Place, Newington, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1904
1905
location
2 Copeland Avenue, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1905 - 1906
1906
location
11 Gordon Road, Nunhead, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1906 - 1907
1908
location
18 Harders Road, Peckham, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1908
1909
location
313 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1909 - 1915
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:8611450
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Mechanic
Source:8611450
2nd April 1911
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8615757
30th May 1915 - 22nd October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
42455
Royal Garrison Artillery
XVII Heavy Brigade, 28th Division
Source:8615757
23rd October 1915
1915
theatres
Serbia region :2a
Source:8615757
23rd October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
42455
Royal Garrison Artillery
XVII Heavy Brigade
Source:8615757
1915 - 23rd October 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
42455
Royal Garrison Artillery
XXXVII Heavy Brigade
Source:8615757
26th February 1916 - 27th April 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8614522
1919
1920
location
7 Bawdale Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
September 1920 - 1922
1920
employment
Typewriter Mechanic
London
United Kingdom
Source:8614522
13th September 1920
1920
marriage
Helen Alicia Taylor
Source:8614522
13th September 1920
1922
children
Edward Robert Kennedy
Source:8614522
24th October 1922
1922
employment
Typewriter Mechanic
Stretford, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:8614522
24th October 1922
1922
location
1 Watson Street, Stretford, Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8614522
1922
1925
children
Iris M Kennedy
Source:8614522
1925
1925
location
7 Bawdale Road, East Dulwich, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8614522
1925
1970
death
Not War Related
Bronchopnuemania and cerebral tumour
Watermoor Hospital, Cirencester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8614522
2nd March 1970
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Kennedy |
| Source | 4138389 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Watson Street, Stretford, Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | 1922 | |
| 11 Gordon Road, Nunhead, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1906 - 1907 | |
| 158 Munton Road, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1892 | |
| 18 Harders Road, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1908 | |
| 2 Copeland Avenue, Peckham, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1905 - 1906 | |
| 2 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 - 1903 | |
| 3 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1904 | |
| 313 Crystal Palace Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1909 - 1915 | |
| 4 Rodney Place, Newington, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1898 - 1901 | |
| 7 Bawdale Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | September 1920 - 1922 | |
| 7 Bawdale Road, East Dulwich, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 1925 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 42455 | Royal Garrison Artillery | XVII Heavy Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 42455 | Royal Garrison Artillery | XVII Heavy Brigade, 28th Division | Gunner | |
| British Army | 42455 | Royal Garrison Artillery | XXXVII Heavy Brigade | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edward Robert Kennedy | son | 24th October 1922 | |
| Iris M Kennedy | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robert Roxburgh Kennedy | father | ||
| Isabella Glass Kydd | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laura Isabel Kennedy | sister | 24th June 1896 | |
| Margaret Kennedy | sister | 16th April 1883 | |
| John Kennedy | brother | 17th April 1885 | |
| Alexander James Kennedy | brother | 3rd April 1887 | |
| Mary Simpson Kennedy | sister | 16th March 1890 | |
| Frederick William Kennedy | brother | 16th August 1894 | |
| Douglas Reginald Stanley Kennedy | brother | 30th November 1898 | |
| Norman Roxburgh Kennedy | brother | 20th October 1902 | |
| Doris Isabel Kennedy | sister | 24th August 1904 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Helen Alicia Taylor | wife | 13th September 1920 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Joanne85318 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Joanne85318 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Joanne85318 | |
| The Long, Long Trail, 13th (Western) Division | Joanne85318 | |
| The Long, Long Trail, The 28th Division in 1914-1918 | Joanne85318 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Garrison Artillery | Peter87176 | |
| Royal Garrison artillery | Peter87176 |
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