Born Hull 1896. Son of Robert Fenton (1866-1919) and Sarah Wilkinson Sheard (1866-1943), of 43, Somerscales Street, Beverley Road, Hull (war Pension address). He had three brothers and two sisters, living at 10, Ribble Avenue, Hull and working as a Starch, Packing Case Maker (1911 Census). Described as 5’3½, 36″ chest, 119lbs, fair physical development., character very good, Medical category A1.
Enlisted at Hull, on 13/11/1915. Served in the East Riding Yeomanry. Transferred as Private, 1/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, on 09/12/1916. Gassed on 22/07/1917. Discharged 10/04/1919. Died of Pneumonia and Pleurisy, on 13/09/1921, aged 29.
| Name | Robert Fenton |
|---|---|
| Gender | Male |
| Rank | Private |
| Death Age | 23 |
| Record Type | Military |
| Birth Date | 1896 |
| Residence Place | Hull |
| Military Service Region | Yorkshire, North East |
| Military Country | England |
| Discharge Date | 10 Apr 1919 |
| Death Date | 13 Sep 1921 |
| Service Number | 203311 |
| Corps, Regiment or Unit | 1/4th King’s Own Yorkshire Light Infantry |
| Service Branch | Military (Army) |
| Title | WWI Pension Record Cards and Ledgers |
| Description | Pension record card Ledgers |
| Reference Number | 4/Mf/No.4461 |
First name:
ROBERT
Military Number:
2521 / 6903 / 203311
Rank:
Private
Date Died
13/09/1921
Age:
25
