Basic Details
Surname
Metcalfe
Forenames
Robert Pickering
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
Recovered 23/05/2022 from https://cpgw.org.uk/soldier-records/robert-pickering-metcalfe/
Son of George and Grace Metcalfe, née Pickering. George was born at Kidstones, Bishopdale, and Grace at Thornton Rust. Robert was employed by Ralph Tiplady Metcalfe, Farmer
Regiment / Corps / Service: King’s Royal Rifle Corps
Battalion / Unit: 8th (Service) Battalion
Division: 14th (Light) Division. Service No: R/24155
CWGC Memorial: TYNE COT MEMORIAL
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Unit (Primary - Stated)
KRR Corps
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lewis Gunner
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The King's Royal Rifle Corps
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Rifleman
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Year of death
1917
Month of death
August
Day of death
24
Age at death
24
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial
Relationships
YOUNGEST SON OF GEORGE AND GRACE METCALFE OF THORNTON RUST