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We remember Robert Clarkson
We remember Robert Clarkson
Timeline
Timeline
1879
sibling
Richard Clarkson
Source:8698397
1879
1880
1881
location
11, Friday St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8698400
1881
1886
sibling
Emma Clarkson
Source:8698397
1886
1891
location
27, Kilshaw St, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8698397
1891
1900
dates
Age 20
Source:8698405
27th February 1900
1900
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8698351
27th February 1900
1900
service
British Army
Pte
6276
Loyal North Lancs
1st Battalion
Source:8698351
27th February 1900 - 26th February 1912
1900
location
30, North Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8698351
27th February 1900
1907
dates
Age 27
Source:8698405
18th November 1907
1907
location
26, North Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8698351
18th November 1907
1911
dates
Age 31
Source:8698405
1911
1911
employment
House Painter
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8698405
1911
1911
location
26, North Rd, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8698405
1911
1912
dates
Age 32
Source:8698405
26th February 1912
1912
marriage
Eleanor H Clarkson nee Jackson
Source:8698410
28th August 1912 - 5th October 1918
1914
service
British Army
Serjeant
6276
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8698351
5th August 1914 - 5th October 1918
1918
employment
Painter and Paperhanger
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:8582470
1918
1918
location
6, Dunderdale St, Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8582470
1918
1918
dates
Age 38
Source:8698405
5th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Pioneer Sergeant
6276
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8582470
5th October 1918
1918
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8698390
5th October 1918
1918
death
Died of wounds
Wounded at Sequehart (North of St Quentin). Died of wounds in 74 General Hospital, Trouville
Trouville
France
Source:7015590
Source:8582470
5th October 1918
burial
Calvados
France
Source:7015590
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Clarkson |
| Source | 844875 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11, Friday St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 | |
| 26, North Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 18th November 1907 | |
| 26, North Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 27, Kilshaw St, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| 30, North Rd, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 27th February 1900 | |
| 6, Dunderdale St, Preston, Lancs | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6276 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Pioneer Sergeant | |
| British Army | 6276 | Loyal North Lancs | 1st Battalion | Pte | |
| British Army | 6276 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Clarkson | mother | ||
| John Clarkson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Clarkson | brother | 1879 | |
| Emma Clarkson | sister | 1886 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eleanor H Clarkson nee Jackson | wife | 28th August 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-02-26 | 5'7" |
Media
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Poineer Sgt ClarksThis is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Pioneer Sergeant Clarkson for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Clarkson Robert. Address: 6 Dunderdale St. Occupation: Painter & Paper hanger. Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire 1st Battalion. Rank and Regimental Number: No 6276 Pioneer Sergt. Date of Death: 5th October 1918. Place where killed or injury received: Wounded Sequehart (North of St Quentin) France. Remarks: Died of wounds received in action on 5.10.1918 in No 74 Genl [General] Hospital Trouville France.
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Preston43148 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Preston43148 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Poineer Sgt Clarks | Preston485 | |
| Tourgeville Military cemetery | Preston43148 | |
| St Walburg's Church War memorial | Preston43148 |
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