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We remember Robert Compton Folkes
We remember Robert Compton Folkes
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Albert Tomkins Folkes
Source:9572022
1884
1885
1887
sibling
Violet Alice J Folkes
Source:9572817
1887
1890
sibling
Mary Jane Folkes
Source:9572822
1890
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9570287
5th April 1891
1891
location
51 Twyver Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9570287
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Charles Henry Folkes
Source:9572837
1891
1891
location
10 Little Norfolk Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9570286
8th November 1891
1892
sibling
William Folkes
Source:9572843
1892
1894
sibling
Arthur Edward Folkes
Source:9572852
1894
1896
sibling
Mary Jane Folkes
Source:9572866
1896
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9570290
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer General Wagon Works
Gloucester Railway Carriage and Wagon Company
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9570290
31st March 1901
1901
location
25 Church Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9570290
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:9571916
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Driller Iron
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9571916
2nd April 1911
1911
location
5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9571916
2nd April 1911
1916
dates
Age 30
Source:9571956
14th March 1916
1916
enlistment
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9571956
14th March 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
F/26468
Army Service Corps
Forage Department
Source:9571956
14th March 1916 - 18th September 1916
1916
location
5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9571956
14th March 1916
1916
events
Absent from Duty
Military Discipline
Shirehampton, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Fined 2/6.
Source:9571956
26th August 1916 - 26th August 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9571956
18th September 1916
1916
events
Discharge
Enlistment and Discharge
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Para 392 (xxv) Kings Regs.
Source:9571956
18th September 1916
1916
employment
Driller
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9571968
21st September 1916
1916
location
5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9571968
21st September 1916
1916
marriage
Eleanor Jane Forty
Source:9601219
25th September 1916 - 15th February 1919
1917
children
Raymond A Folkes
Source:9571975
1917
1918
children
Roydon F Folkes
Source:9571981
1918
1920
dates
Age 35
Source:9571990
6th November 1920
1920
employment
Painter
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9571990
6th November 1920
1920
marriage
Elsie Ann Smith nee Eden
Source:9572002
6th November 1920 - 23rd February 1945
1920
location
5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9571990
6th November 1920
1925
children
Robert E Folkes
Source:9571998
1925
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:9572002
29th September 1939
1939
employment
Still Driller
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9572002
29th September 1939
1939
location
95 Howard Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9572002
29th September 1939
1969
dates
Age 83
Source:9572008
27th June 1969
1969
employment
Machinist (Wagon Works) Retired
Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9572008
27th June 1969
1969
location
Hygrove House, Minsterworth, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:9572008
27th June 1969
1969
death
Not War Related
Cerebral Arteriosclerosis
Over Hospital, Gloucester, Gloucestershire
United Kingdom
Source:9572008
27th June 1969
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Little Norfolk Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 8th November 1891 | |
| 25 Church Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 14th March 1916 | |
| 5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st September 1916 | |
| 5 Pembroke Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 6th November 1920 | |
| 51 Twyver Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 95 Howard Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Hygrove House, Minsterworth, Gloucestershire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 27th June 1969 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | F/26468 | Army Service Corps | Forage Department | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Raymond A Folkes | son | 1917 | |
| Roydon F Folkes | son | 1918 | |
| Robert E Folkes | son | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Folkes nee Tomkins | mother | ||
| Robert Compton Burrows Folkes | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albert Tomkins Folkes | brother | 1884 | |
| Violet Alice J Folkes | sister | 1887 | |
| Mary Jane Folkes | sister | 1890 | |
| Charles Henry Folkes | brother | 1891 | |
| William Folkes | brother | 1892 | |
| Arthur Edward Folkes | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary Jane Folkes | sister | 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elsie Ann Smith nee Eden | wife | 6th November 1920 | |
| Eleanor Jane Forty | wife | 25th September 1916 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Fair |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-18 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1891-11-08 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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