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We remember Robert Clarkson
We remember Robert Clarkson
Timeline
Timeline
1894
sibling
Edith Clarkson
Source:6969556
1894
1896
1900
sibling
Albert Clarkson
Source:6969556
1900
1916
enlistment
Blackpool
United Kingdom
Source:6969561
12th July 1916
1918
dates
Age 23
Source:844869
2nd October 1918
service
British Army
Private
24322
Royal Lancaster Regiment
Source:844869
service
British Army
Private
24322
Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:6969561
service
British Army
Private
24322
King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:6969782
service
British Army
Private
24322
King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment)
Source:7175591
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:6969782
1918
death
Died of wounds
France and Flanders
United Kingdom
Source:7175591
Source:844869
Source:6969782
2nd October 1918
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7175591
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Clarkson |
| Source | 844869 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 24322 | Royal Lancaster Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 24322 | Kings Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 24322 | King's Own Royal Lancaster Regiment | 8th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 24322 | King's Own (Royal Lancaster Regiment) | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Clarkson | mother | ||
| Frederick Clarkson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith Clarkson | sister | 1894 | |
| Albert Clarkson | brother | 1900 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Cpl Clarkson.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Lance Corporal Clarkson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Robert E. Clarkson. Address: 5 Burleigh Road, Preston. Occupation: Farm Teamsman. Regiment: Kings Own Royal Lancs 8th Batt. Rank and Regimental Number: L/Cpl 24322. Date of Death: October 2nd 1918. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: Full Name – Robert Eastham Clarkson.
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Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Neil41738 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Neil41738 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Neil41738 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for L/Cpl Clarkson. | Preston485 |
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