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We remember Robert James Buckle
We remember Robert James Buckle
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Emily Elizabeth Buckle
Source:8863046
1879
1886
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:8863055
1911 - 1939
1911
location
Drinkstone, Suffolk
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7733439
1911
1914
employment
Labourer
Source:7733441
1914
1914
enlistment
Cambridge, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7733441
1st October 1914
1919
discharge
Source:7733441
7th February 1919
1919
location
Church Cottage, Drinkstone, Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:7733441
1919
1927
marriage
Elizabeth Annie Brinkley
Source:8863046
1927
1939
location
Suffolk
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8863055
1939
service
British Army
Private
15566
Suffolk Regiment
11th Battalion (Cambridgeshire)
Source:7733441
1969
death
Unknown
Suffolk
United Kingdom
Source:7733432
1969
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Buckle |
| Source | 8863046 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Church Cottage, Drinkstone, Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Drinkstone, Suffolk | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Suffolk | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15566 | Suffolk Regiment | 11th Battalion (Cambridgeshire) | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Buckle | mother | ||
| Henry Buckle | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emily Elizabeth Buckle | sister | 1879 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Annie Brinkley | wife | 1927 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-30 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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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 | Howard41513 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Howard41513 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Howard41513 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Joanna19174 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War record for Robert James Buckle | Howard41513 | |
| FreeBMD website | Howard41513 | |
| 1939 Register | Howard41513 |
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