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We remember Robert Clough
We remember Robert Clough
Timeline
Timeline
1867
sibling
Marion Clough
Source:8538691
1867
1868
sibling
Annie Clough
Source:8538691
1868
1874
1876
sibling
William Clough
Source:8538695
1876
1878
sibling
Edgar Clough
Source:8538691
1878
1881
location
Woodville, Keighley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538695
1881
1901
service
British Army
Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8538389
26th October 1901 - 5th November 1904
1901
employment
Wool Comber
Source:8538691
1901
1901
location
Beechcliffe, Keighley, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8538691
1901
1904
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8538389
5th November 1904 - 1st April 1908
1906
marriage
Catherine Waterworth
Source:8538702
1906
1908
service
British Army
Captain
West Yorkshire Regiment
6th Battalion
Source:8538392
1st April 1908 - 1st October 1914
1908
children
Catherine Elizabeth Clough
Source:8538692
1908
1910
children
Edith Nina Clough
Source:8538692
1910
1911
employment
Wool Comber
Source:8538692
1911
1911
location
Archway House, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Yorkshire
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8538692
1911
1912
children
Joan M Clough
Source:8538706
1912
1913
children
Robert Clough
Source:8538704
1913
1914
appointments
Purchasing Officer - 1/6th West Yorks Regt
Source:8538330
4th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Temporary Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8538393
1st October 1914 - 9th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Major
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8538393
9th November 1914 - 10th May 1918
1915
appointments
Company Commander - A Coy 1/6th West Yorks Regt
Source:8538330
15th April 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8538330
15th April 1915
1916
awards
Military Cross (MC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8538394
3rd June 1916
1916
hospitalisation
Wounded by shell fire, first day of the Battle of the Somme
Hospital/Institution
Source:8538330
1st July 1916
1917
appointments
Treasurer - 1/6th West Yorks Old Comrades Assoc
Source:8538330
July 1917
1918
appointments
Battalion Commander - 1/6th West Yorks Regt
Source:8538330
27th April 1918 - 15th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
West Yorkshire Regiment
1/6th Battalion
Source:8538395
10th May 1918 - 29th March 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded while leading his battalion in fighting around Avesnes-le-Sec
Hospital/Institution
Source:8538330
11th October 1918
1918
children
Geoffrey Clough
Source:8538705
1918
1919
discharge
Source:8538330
29th March 1919
1920
appointments
Chairman - 1/6th West Yorks Old Comrades Assoc
Source:8538330
1920
1922
children
Nancy S Clough
Source:8538707
1922
1935
employment
Director
R Clough Ltd Keighley
Source:8538692
1935
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
West Yorkshire Regiment
2nd Volunteer Battalion
Source:8538388
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Clough |
| Source | 864861 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Archway House, Bolton Abbey, Skipton, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | other group residence address | known 1911 | |
| Beechcliffe, Keighley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Woodville, Keighley, Yorkshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Second Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 2nd Volunteer Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 6th Battalion | Captain | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Major | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Temporary Major | ||
| British Army | West Yorkshire Regiment | 1/6th Battalion | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Military Cross (MC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Elizabeth Clough | daughter | 1908 | |
| Edith Nina Clough | daughter | 1910 | |
| Joan M Clough | daughter | 1912 | |
| Robert Clough | son | 1913 | |
| Geoffrey Clough | son | 1918 | |
| Nancy S Clough | daughter | 1922 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alderman Robert Clough | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marion Clough | sister | 1867 | |
| Annie Clough | sister | 1868 | |
| Edgar Clough | brother | 1878 | |
| William Clough | brother | 1876 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Waterworth | wife | 1906 |
Media
Media
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Lt Col R Clough MCImage from Tempest, E V, History of the Sixth Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment, Vol. 1, 1/6th Bn.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | M2740 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| History of the 6th Battalion West Yorkshire Regiment - Vol 1 | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1901) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1904) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1914) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1914) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Award of Military Cross (1916) | M2740 | |
| London Gazette Entry - Promotion (1918) | M2740 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Lt Col R Clough MC | M2740 |
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