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We remember Robert William Thacker
We remember Robert William Thacker
Timeline
Timeline
1843
sibling
Eliza Harriet Thacker
Source:4393498
1843
1846
1848
sibling
Walter Thacker
Source:4393498
1848
1856
sibling
Mary Ann Thacker
Source:4393498
1856
1858
sibling
Elizabeth Thacker
Source:4393498
29th April 1858
1861
sibling
Sarah Thacker
Source:4393498
1861
1865
service
British Army
Private
921
54th Regiment of Foot
Source:4393498
30th January 1865 - 29th February 1868
1865
sibling
Margaret Thacker
Source:4393498
1865
1868
service
British Army
Corporal
921
54th Regiment of Foot
Source:4393498
1st March 1868 - 29th July 1870
1870
service
British Army
Sergeant
921
54th Regiment of Foot
Source:4393498
30th July 1870 - 31st October 1879
1874
dates
Age 27
Source:9626100
22nd September 1874
1874
marriage
Elizabeth Allar
Source:4393498
22nd September 1874 - 30th May 1881
1875
children
Florence Elizabeth Thacker
Source:4393498
28th May 1875
1877
children
Walter Charles Thacker
Source:4393498
20th July 1877
1878
children
Arthur Cecil Thacker
Source:4393498
4th September 1878
1879
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
921
54th Regiment of Foot
Source:4393498
1st November 1879 - 7th August 1882
1882
service
British Army
Sergeant
921
54th Regiment of Foot
Source:4393498
8th August 1882 - 28th January 1883
1883
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
2730
Dundee Highlanders
Source:4393498
2nd January 1883 - 10th January 1899
1884
marriage
Agnes White or Whyte
Source:4393498
11th July 1884 - 25th December 1887
1887
children
Victoria Thacker
Source:4393498
17th July 1887
1888
marriage
Elizabeth Anderson Millar
Source:4393498
21st December 1888 - 21st April 1928
1889
children
Robert William Thacker
Source:4393498
10th June 1889
1891
children
Victor Thacker
Source:4393498
16th February 1891
1893
children
Mary Thacker
Source:4393498
13th July 1893
1894
children
Victoria Thacker
Source:4393498
18th November 1894
1896
children
Alexandra Millar Thacker
Source:4393498
7th September 1896
1899
children
William Smith Thacker
Source:4393498
14th February 1899
1902
children
Innis Millar Thacker
Source:4393498
12th August 1902
1904
children
Margaret Taylor Thacker
Source:4393498
14th October 1904
1914
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant
3/3894
Royal Highlanders (Black Watch)
3rd Battalion
Source:4393498
16th August 1914 - 24th July 1918
1965
enlistment
Norwich, Norfolk
United Kingdom
Source:4393498
30th January 1965
service
British Army
Colour Serjeant
3/3894
Royal Highlanders
Source:4393498
1928
death
Not War Related
Cerebral Haemorrhage.
Dundee, Angus, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:9626100
21st April 1928
burial
Perth Road, Dundee, Angus, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:4393498
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert William |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | Thacker |
| Source | 4393498 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 3/3894 | Royal Highlanders | Colour Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 921 | 54th Regiment of Foot | Private | ||
| British Army | 921 | 54th Regiment of Foot | Corporal | ||
| British Army | 921 | 54th Regiment of Foot | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 921 | 54th Regiment of Foot | Colour Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 921 | 54th Regiment of Foot | Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 2730 | Dundee Highlanders | Colour Sergeant | ||
| British Army | 3/3894 | Royal Highlanders (Black Watch) | 3rd Battalion | Colour Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Unknown | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Elizabeth Thacker | daughter | 28th May 1875 | |
| Walter Charles Thacker | son | 20th July 1877 | |
| Arthur Cecil Thacker | son | 4th September 1878 | |
| Victoria Thacker | daughter | 17th July 1887 | |
| Robert William Thacker | son | 10th June 1889 | |
| Victor Thacker | son | 16th February 1891 | |
| Mary Thacker | daughter | 13th July 1893 | |
| Victoria Thacker | daughter | 18th November 1894 | |
| Alexandra Millar Thacker | daughter | 7th September 1896 | |
| William Smith Thacker | son | 14th February 1899 | |
| Innis Millar Thacker | son | 12th August 1902 | |
| Margaret Taylor Thacker | daughter | 14th October 1904 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Hardy | mother | ||
| William Thacker | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Harriet Thacker | sister | 1843 | |
| Walter Thacker | brother | 1848 | |
| Mary Ann Thacker | sister | 1856 | |
| Elizabeth Thacker | sister | 29th April 1858 | |
| Sarah Thacker | sister | 1861 | |
| Margaret Thacker | sister | 1865 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Allar | wife | 22nd September 1874 | |
| Agnes White or Whyte | wife | 11th July 1884 | |
| Elizabeth Anderson Millar | wife | 21st December 1888 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1865-01-30 | 5'6" |
Media
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Robert Thacker's Birth CertificateDetails show that Robert Thacker was born on the 11 September 1846 in St Clements, New Catton, Norwich
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Robert William Thacker's Death EntryAlthough Robert 's birth and baptism were registered as just Robert, in later life he included his father's first name of William as his second forename.Contributed by:
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Robert Thacker's 1st MarriageThis marriage took place whilst Robert was serving in the Jullundur Division of the Punjab Province of Northern India.Contributed by:
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Robert Thacker's 2nd MarriageThis marriage was made after Robert returned to Great Britain after having served in India for a long period.Contributed by:
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Robert Thacker's 3rd MarriageRobert Thacker's 3rd marriage took place just short of a year that his 2nd wife, Agnes, died.Contributed by:
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The Piper of Dundee ArticleDetails the military career of Colour Sergeant Robert ThackerContributed by:
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Oldest serving British other rankThis article states that Robert Thacker was the oldest serving British other rank during WW1.Contributed by:
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Oldest serving other rankArticle stating that Robert Thacker was the oldest serving other rank in WW1.Contributed by:
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Death of Robert ThackerArticle on the death of Robert Thacker at the age of 82.Contributed by:
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1 Strawberry Bank, DundeeThis was the home of Robert and Elizabeth Thacker from about 1902 until his death in 1928.Contributed by:
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Street sign on wall for Strawberry Bank, DundeeThe street sign is on the wall of the garden that belongs to No; 1A and 1B Strawberry Bank, Dundee.Contributed by:
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Colour Sergeant Robert ThackerRobert is in the uniform of the Dundee Highlanders
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Michael32425
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Thacker's Birth Certificate | Michael32425 | |
| Robert William Thacker's Death Entry | Michael32425 | |
| Robert Thacker's 1st Marriage | Michael32425 | |
| Robert Thacker's 2nd Marriage | Michael32425 | |
| Robert Thacker's 3rd Marriage | Michael32425 | |
| The Piper of Dundee Article | Michael32425 | |
| Oldest serving British other rank | Michael32425 | |
| Oldest serving other rank | Michael32425 | |
| Death of Robert Thacker | Michael32425 | |
| Death of Robert Thacker | Michael32425 | |
| 1 Strawberry Bank, Dundee | Michael32425 | |
| Street sign on wall for Strawberry Bank, Dundee | Michael32425 | |
| Colour Sergeant Robert Thacker | Michael32425 |
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