Robert Kneebone (1893–1963)

Private

(Royal) Army Service Corps M/37778  

Photo courtesy Carol Corley

Robert Kneebone

Biography
Robert was born at Crich in about 1894 son of Philip and Sarah (nèe Poyser) Kneebone. He lived on Chapel Row and worked as a wood machinist throughout his working life. Few details have been located about his war service, though he appears to have been living at Crich at the time of the war. He later relocated to Wednesbury, Staffordshire and married Maud Berry in September qtr 1924 (Wallsall reg district). During WW2, he served as a captain with the 37th Staffordshire (Darlaston) Battalion of the Home Guard.

Photo courtesy Carol Corley

Rpbert Kneebone in the Home Guard

37th Staffordshire (Darlaston) Battalion of the Home Guard circa 1941/42
Robert Kneebone seated, fourth from the left,
He was a captain in E Company

Further photographs and information on 37th Stafffordshire (Darlaston) Battalion of the Home Guard can be found on the following link:
37th Stafffordshire (Darlaston) Home Guard

Medal Roll Index
He was awarded the Victory and British War medals

CENSUS INFORMATION

1901: Crich

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
Philip Kneebone head 67 Wood yard labourer Crich
Sarah R Kneebone wife 46   Crich
Philip Kneebone son 25 woodworker Crich
Ralph Kneebone son 10   Crich
David Kneebone son 8   Crich
Robert Kneebone son 7   Crich

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1911: Crich

Forename Surname Relationship Age Occupation Where born
Philip Kneebone head 77 Wood yard labourer Crich
Sarah Rebecca Kneebone wife 56   Crich
Ralph Kneebone son 20 Stationary engineman Crich
David Kneebone son 19 Wood sawyer Crich
Robert Kneebone son 17 Wood machinist Crich

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1918 Crich voters
Robert Kneebone, Chapel Row, Crich; absent on military service.

1939 Register: 32 Alexandra Road, Wednesbury
Robert Kneebone b.29 December 1893: wood cutting machinist
Maud F Kneebone b.27 January 1901
Robert G Kneebone b.12 September 1925; school
George Martin b.7 November 1883; nut & bolt warehouse
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