Baldwin, Robert –

Son of Elizabeth Jane Baldwin, of 130, Bolton Road, Edgworth, Turton, Lancashire. Formerly of 1, Mount Pleasant, Edgworth, Turton, Lancashire. Brother of William Baldwin, of 12, Myrrh Street, Astley Bridge, Bolton, Lancashire. Reported missing since 30/07/1915 at Hooge and subsequently presumed killed.

Personal details

  • Surname: Baldwin
  • Forename: Robert
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Edgworth, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: 31
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: July 30th, 1915
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Rifleman
  • Unit: 7th (Service) Battalion.
  • Service number: R/11394
  • Regiment: King's Royal Rifle Corps
  • Enlistment date: April 3rd, 1915 - 1915-04-03
  • Enlistment location: Bolton, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Bolton Journal and Guardian entries: 09/04/1915 03/09/1915 19/05/1916 04/08/1916 29/12/1916
  • Bolton Journal and Guardian references: 9f 7d 6f* 7d* S11*
  • Bolton Chronicle: 10/04/1915

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