 |
|
|
| Regiment/Service: |
9th Battalion, Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers (British Army) |
| Died: |
30/04/1917 (Died of Wounds) |
| Age: |
47 |
|
|
Robert Carlton was the son of Mrs Margaret Carleton. Robert was born about 1870 in Tamlaght, County Derry. The 1911 census lists Robert as age 40, working as a servant at house 23 in Moyknock, Kilrea, Londonderry. The census notes that he was married. Robert was living in Portglenone when he enlisted in Kilrea. Private Robert Carleton was serving with the 9th Battalion of the Royal Inniskilling Fusiliers when he was killed in action in France & Flanders on 30th April 1917. He was 47 years old.
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
Bailleul is a large town in France, near the Belgian border, 14.5 Kms south-west of Ieper and on the main road from St. Omer to Lille. From the Grand Place, take the Ieper road and 400 metres along this road is a sign indicating the direction of the cemetery. Turn right into a small road and follow for approximately 400 metres. The cemetery is on the right and the Communal Cemetery Extension is at the bottom end.
|
|
|
|
|
|
