ETHERINGTON, Robert Henry R H
Service:
Army
Army
Rank:
Private
Private
Unit:
1/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
1/6th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
Place Enlisted:
Unknown
Unknown
Service Number:
Unknown
Unknown
Home Address:
Pearson Terrace, Barnard Castle
Family Details:
Son of William and Mary Eltherington of Back Lane, Cotherstone. Robert was married to Hannah Etherington, who is known to have lived at 8 Queen Street. They had five children together.
Date of Birth:
Unknown
Unknown
Place of Birth:
Cotherstone
Cotherstone
Death:
Unknown
Unknown
Place of Death
Unknown
Unknown
Cause of Death:
Died of Wounds
Died of Wounds
Place of Burial:
Canada Farm Cemetery
Canada Farm Cemetery
Obituary:
Robert was killed by enemy gunfire in France; he died on the way to hospital.
Teesdale Mercury-07/11/1917: Local and other notes: Killed by enemy gunfire
Teesdale Mercury-28/11/1917: Return Thanks Notices
Teesdale Mercury-30/10/1918: In memoriam
Teesdale Mercury-29/10/1919: In memoriam
Notes:
Prior to the war Robert had worked for around 15 years for the Co-op. The society played a special part in helping the family after the news of his death was received.
Teesdale Mercury-21/11/1917: Roll of Honour Notice
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