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We remember Robert Windle
We remember Robert Windle
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Ada Windle
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1881
1886
sibling
Beaty Windle
Source:9463972
1886
1890
sibling
Fred Windle
Source:9463972
1890
1892
1895
sibling
Emily Windle
Source:9463972
1895
1901
dates
Age 8
Source:9463972
31st March 1901
1901
location
Cobden Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9463972
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:9464012
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 York Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9464012
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Jane Boydell
Source:9463981
15th October 1914
1915
children
Gweenie Windle
Source:9463981
3rd April 1915
1915
dates
Age 22
Source:9463981
14th May 1915
1915
location
8 Selbourne Terrace, Earby, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9463981
14th May 1915
1915
employment
Tape Labourer
Earby, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9463981
17th May 1915
1915
enlistment
Nelson, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9463981
17th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Gunner
L/23996
Royal Field Artillery
171 Battery
Source:9463981
19th May 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
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24th January 1916 - 27th March 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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3rd April 1916 - 12th June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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12th June 1916 - 18th June 1916
1916
location
12 General Hospital, Rouen
France
away from home address
Source:9463981
12th June 1916 - 19th June 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Admitted to hospital
Hospital/Institution
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21st June 1917 - 22nd June 1917
1918
service
British Army
Gunner
23996
Royal Field Artillery
"D" Battery
Source:9463981
29th November 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Details in Register of Soldiers' Effects state he died of "sickness". Other official documents state that he had an inguinal hernia and was hospitalised in June 1918.
France
Source:9463981
Source:9464031
29th November 1918
burial
Wimille, Pas de Calais
France
XII. A. 5
Source:9463981
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Windle |
| Source | 4827563 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 General Hospital, Rouen | France | away from home address | 12th June 1916 - 19th June 1916 | |
| 34 York Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 8 Selbourne Terrace, Earby, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th May 1915 | |
| Cobden Street, Barnoldswick, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | L/23996 | Royal Field Artillery | 171 Battery | Gunner | |
| British Army | 23996 | Royal Field Artillery | "D" Battery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gweenie Windle | daughter | 3rd April 1915 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| James William Windle | father | ||
| Amelia Windle nee Cawdrey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ada Windle | sister | 1881 | |
| Beaty Windle | sister | 1886 | |
| Fred Windle | brother | 1890 | |
| Emily Windle | sister | 1895 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jane Boydell | wife | 15th October 1914 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1892-07-24 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann144206 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Ann144206 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Craven Herald & Pioneer 20 December 2018 | Ann144206 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records | Ann144206 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission | Ann144206 | |
| Lancashire, England, Church of England Births and Baptisms, 1813-1911 | Ann144206 | |
| UK, Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects, 1901-1929 | Ann144206 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Robert Windle | Ann144206 |
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