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We remember Robert Konoma Beaumont Walker
We remember Robert Konoma Beaumont Walker
Duplicate of R K B Walker
Duplicate of R K B Walker
Also remembered by 2 people
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1911
location
Tempe, Orange Free State District
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8882199
1911
1916
service
British Army
Captain
South Wales Borderers
attd Egyptain Army
Source:9211563
1916
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9211563
2nd May 1916
service
British Army
Captain
2nd South Wales Borderers School of Musketry East Africa
Source:5297538
1972
death
United Kingdom
Source:8882201
1972
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Konoma Beaumont |
| Initials | RKB |
| Last Name | Walker, |
| Source | 9211563 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tempe, Orange Free State District | South Africa | military residence address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2nd South Wales Borderers School of Musketry East Africa | Captain | |||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | attd Egyptain Army | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet of alumni and staff serving in 1915. R K B Walker appears as "Captain, 2nd S. Wales Borderers."Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Recipients of the Military CrossMore about Recipients of the Military Cross
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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IWM Collection items pertaining to South Wales BorderersMore about IWM Collection items pertaining to South Wales Borderers
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| IWM Collection - Sound Archive | Keith1947 | |
| London Gazette - Awarded the MC, 1916 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - MID, 11th Dec 1915, Capt. | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 | |
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 |
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We remember Robert Konoma Beaumont Walker
Also remembered by 2 people