An apprentice blacksmith in 1901. A career soldier in 1911. Died of wounds. Medals returned as no next of kin. Robert's foster parents -- William Hindle died in 1909 and Mary (nee Crossland) died in 1912. The Hindles lived at Hagg Farm for most of their working life.
From the Burley in Wharfedale War Memorial Panel, Bradford Library website -- "Trooper Robert Bownes (Bowns) born 1888 Sheffield, brought up by Mr & Mrs Hindle of Station Road. 1911, Robert is a soldier in Lucknow, India. Served Household Cavalry, 10th(Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, died of wounds 17.9.1918, Fillieuvres British Cemetery, France."
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From the Burley in Wharfedale War Memorial Panel, Bradford Library website -- "Trooper Robert Bownes (Bowns) born 1888 Sheffield, brought up by Mr & Mrs Hindle of Station Road. 1911, Robert is a soldier in Lucknow, India. Served Household Cavalry, 10th(Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, died of wounds 17.9.1918, Fillieuvres British Cemetery, France."
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An apprentice blacksmith in 1901. A career soldier in 1911. Died of wounds. Medals returned as no next of kin. Robert's foster parents -- William Hindle died in 1909 and Mary (nee Crossland) died in 1912. The Hindles lived at Hagg Farm for most of their working life.
From the Burley in Wharfedale War Memorial Panel, Bradford Library website -- "Trooper Robert Bownes (Bowns) born 1888 Sheffield, brought up by Mr & Mrs Hindle of Station Road. 1911, Robert is a soldier in Lucknow, India. Served Household Cavalry, 10th(Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, died of wounds 17.9.1918, Fillieuvres British Cemetery, France."
https://bradfordlibrariesww1.wordpress.com/burley-in-wharfedale-war-memorial/burley-war-memorial-panel-2/
From the Burley in Wharfedale War Memorial Panel, Bradford Library website -- "Trooper Robert Bownes (Bowns) born 1888 Sheffield, brought up by Mr & Mrs Hindle of Station Road. 1911, Robert is a soldier in Lucknow, India. Served Household Cavalry, 10th(Prince of Wales Own Royal) Hussars, died of wounds 17.9.1918, Fillieuvres British Cemetery, France."
https://bradfordlibrariesww1.wordpress.com/burley-in-wharfedale-war-memorial/burley-war-memorial-panel-2/
Gravesite Details
Private, 10th (Prince of Wales's Own Royal) Hussars. Age: Unknown.
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