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We remember Robert Alexander Carnegie Anstey
We remember Robert Alexander Carnegie Anstey
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1905
education
Glenalmond College
Perth, Scotland
United Kingdom
Source:6986983
September 1905 - July 1907
1909
commission
Source:6986983
1st March 1909
1909
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
County of London Yeomanry
1st Battalion
Source:6986983
1st March 1909 - 27th April 1912
1914
service
British Army
Trooper
East African Mounted Rifles
Source:6986983
9th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
East African Mounted Rifles
A Squadron, Somali Scouts
Source:6986983
7th October 1914
1920
marriage
Kathleen Ellen Kirwan
Source:6986983
1st December 1920
1924
children
Margaret Leila Kirwan Anstey
Source:6986983
20th June 1924
children
Heather Anstey
Source:6986983
children
Rosemary Anstey
Source:6986983
education
Hazelwood School
Limpsfield, Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6986983
service
British Army
Temporary Captain
King's African Rifles Regiment
Source:646407
service
Indian Army
17th Cavalry, East Africa Squadron
Source:6986983
location
23 Grigston Gardens, Folkestone, Kent
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6986983
location
59 Cadogan Square, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6986983
location
Kenya
Kenya
their own address
Source:6986983
1978
death
Tharua Farm, Narro Moru
Kenya
Source:6986983
18th October 1978
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Alexander Carnegie |
| Initials | RAC |
| Last Name | Anstey |
| Source | 6986983 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Grigston Gardens, Folkestone, Kent | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 59 Cadogan Square, London | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Kenya | Kenya | their own address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | King's African Rifles Regiment | Temporary Captain | |||
| British Army | County of London Yeomanry | 1st Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | East African Mounted Rifles | Trooper | |||
| British Army | East African Mounted Rifles | A Squadron, Somali Scouts | Lieutenant | ||
| Indian Army | 17th Cavalry, East Africa Squadron |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Leila Kirwan Anstey | daughter | 20th June 1924 | |
| Rosemary Anstey | daughter | ||
| Heather Anstey | daughter |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fanny | mother | ||
| Harry W Anstey | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen Ellen Kirwan | wife | 1st December 1920 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hazelwood School: Robert Alexander Carnegie Anstey | Hannah21187 |
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