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We remember Robert George Kekewich
We remember Robert George Kekewich
Timeline
Timeline
1851
sibling
Trehawke Herbert Kekewich
Source:9076445
1851
1854
1856
sibling
Mildred Salome Kekewich
Source:9076397
1856
1858
sibling
Lewis P Kekewich
Source:9076422
1858
1861
location
2 Hagley Grove, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9076422
7th April 1861
1861
sibling
Evelyn Norburn Kekewich
Source:9076445
1861
1864
sibling
Julia Frances Kekewich
Source:9076397
1864
1865
education
King Edwards High School, New Street
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:9076536
1865 - 1867
1871
location
Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9076407
2nd April 1871
1881
location
Western Heights, West District, Dover, Kent
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:9076402
3rd April 1881
1911
location
Radfords, Dawlish, Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9076397
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Major General
The Buffs (East Kent Regiment)
Source:8720012
1914
death
Suicide whilst temporarily insane
Whimple, Exeter, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8720012
Source:9076226
Source:9076519
5th November 1914
burial
Devon
United Kingdom
Near east end of Church
Source:8720012
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Kekewich, |
| Source | 8720012 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Hagley Grove, Edgbaston, Birmingham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 7th April 1861 | |
| Marlborough College, Marlborough, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 2nd April 1871 | |
| Radfords, Dawlish, Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Western Heights, West District, Dover, Kent | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 3rd April 1881 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | The Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Major General |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| CB | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Trehawke Kekewich | father | ||
| Charlotte Kekewich | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Julia Frances Kekewich | sister | 1864 | |
| Mildred Salome Kekewich | sister | 1856 | |
| Lewis P Kekewich | brother | 1858 | |
| Trehawke Herbert Kekewich | brother | 1851 | |
| Evelyn Norburn Kekewich | sister | 1861 |
Media
Media
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Old Edwardians Roll of ServiceOld Edwardians Roll of Service, King Edwards School, Edgbaston, BirminghamContributed by:
Andrew10867
Communities
Communities
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Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)More about Notable Old Edwardians (King Edward's High School, Birmingham)
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King Edward's High School, New Street, BirminghamMore about King Edward's High School, New Street, Birmingham
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King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of HonourMore about King Edward's High School Birmingham Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Michael40130 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Anne23518 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Andrew10867 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Wikipedia entry | Andrew10867 | |
| 1871 Census | Andrew10867 | |
| 1861 Census | Andrew10867 | |
| Parents 1861 Census Entry | Andrew10867 | |
| The Boer Wars | Andrew10867 | |
| National Portrait Gallery | Andrew10867 | |
| Th Buffs (East Kent Regiment) | Andrew10867 | |
| Probate | Andrew10867 | |
| King Edwards Roll of Honour | Andrew10867 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Major General Kekewich | Andrew10867 | |
| Headstone | Andrew10867 | |
| The King of Denmark's visit | Andrew10867 | |
| Kimberley's Hero | Andrew10867 | |
| Obituary | Andrew10867 | |
| Old Edwardians Roll of Service | Andrew10867 |
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