Basic Details
Surname
Hully
Forenames
Robert William
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Served or died
Died
Service number
5878
Notes
Additional info from CWGC Son of Robert Shearman Hully and Sarah Hully, of Bowston Bridge, Burneside, Kendal; husband of Mary Ann Hully, of 10, Cowan Head, Burneside, Kendal, Westmorland.
Primary Service
As stated on memorial
Service (Primary - Stated)
Army (British)
Unit (Primary - Stated)
Border Regiment
Sub-unit (Primary - Stated)
8th Battalion
Rank / Title (Primary - Stated)
Lance Corporal
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Death and Burial details
Country of burial
France
Town of burial
Somme
Cemetery
Thiepval Memorial
Year of death
1916
Month of death
July
Day of death
5
Age at death
28
Manner of death as stated
Unknown