Robert BANNISTER

Main CPGW Record

Surname: BANNISTER

Forename(s): Robert

Place of Birth: Ashton, Preston, Lancashire

Service No: PS/9348

Rank: Private

Regiment / Corps / Service: Royal Fusiliers (City of London Regiment)

Battalion / Unit: 20th (Service) Battalion. (3rd Public Schools)

Division: 33rd Division

Age: 19

Date of Death: 1916-05-18

Awards: ---

CWGC Grave / Memorial Reference: V. C. 86.

CWGC Cemetery: BETHUNE TOWN CEMETERY

CWGC Memorial: ---

Non-CWGC Burial: ---

Local War Memorial(s): Not Listed (View Names Not Listed on a Local War Memorial)

Additional Information:

Robert Bannister (born 28 May 1896) was the son of John and Emma Ann Bannister, née Yates. John was born at Slaidburn, Yorkshire and Emma at Preston, Lancashire.

1901 Preston, Lancashire Census: Thorny Holme, 26, Powis Road - Robert Bannister, aged 4, born Preston, son of James [sic] and Emma A. Bannister.

1911 Preston, Lancashire Census: 26, Powis Road, Ashton - Robert Bannister, aged 14, born Preston, son of John and Emma Ann Bannister.

British Army WW1 Medal Rolls Index Cards: Pte Robert Bannister, PS/9348, R. Fus.

British Army WW1 Medal and Award Rolls: Pte Robert Bannister, PS/9348, 20 R. Fus. D. of W. 18.5.16.

Army Registers of Soldiers' Effects: Pte Robert Bannister, PS9348, 20/Bn Royal Fusls. Date and Place of Death: 18.5.16. Wounds in action France or Belgium. To whom Authorised/Amount Authorised: Father - John. £5 18s. 7d.

UK, WW1 Pension Ledgers and Index Cards, 1914-1923: card(s) for Robert not found.

Data Source: Skipton Division Liberal & Conservative Associations Roll of Honour

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Entry in West Yorkshire Pioneer Illustrated War Record: ---

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