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We remember Robert Edward Anstruther
We remember Robert Edward Anstruther
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Timeline
Timeline
1888
sibling
Margaret Christian Anstruther
Source:8540640
1888
1890
1890
sibling
Magdalen Janet Anstruther
Source:8540640
1890
1891
location
Balcaskie Mansion House, Carnbee, Fife
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8540640
1891
1909
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:8540633
11th December 1909
1912
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:8540636
10th April 1912
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
1st Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:646546
14th August 1914
1915
service
British Army
Captain
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:8540639
2nd May 1915
1915
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:5477619
23rd June 1915
1919
marriage
Marguerite Lily Blanche de Burgh
Source:8959306
16th June 1919
education
Royal Military Academy Sandhurst
Source:8540633
service
British Army
Captain
Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:7090826
service
British Army
Captain
3rd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:646546
service
British Army
Major
3rd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders)
Source:646546
1921
death
Died of wounds
Source:7090826
Source:8959306
22nd July 1921
burial
Fifeshire
United Kingdom
Source:7090826
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert Edward |
| Initials | RE |
| Last Name | Anstruther, |
| Source | 7090826 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balcaskie Mansion House, Carnbee, Fife | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Captain | |||
| British Army | 1st Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 3rd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Captain | |||
| British Army | 3rd Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Major | |||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | Black Watch (Royal Highlanders) | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ralph William Anstruther | father | ||
| Mildred Harriet Hussey | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Christian Anstruther | sister | 1888 | |
| Magdalen Janet Anstruther | sister | 1890 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marguerite Lily Blanche de Burgh | wife | 16th June 1919 |
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Clare College Lantern ListList of instructors and students who attended the Staff Course in Clare College and donated the lamp in the College archway.Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Fife3190 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Military Cross Registers at UK National Archives | Glen107 | |
| Commissioned from Sandhurst as 2nd Lt - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Promotion to Lieutenant - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| Promotion to Captain | Fife3190 | |
| Awarded the MC - London Gazette | Fife3190 | |
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC | Martin4745 | |
| Clare College Lantern List | Joanna19174 |
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We remember Robert Edward Anstruther
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