Robert Hallam
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Robert known as ‘Bob’ was born in 1885 the son of Thomas an iron moulder and Emma Hallam who lived in Lenton, Nottingham. His father was born in 1849 in Loughborough and his mother Emma was born in 1851 in Nottingham. They had 6 children all born at Nottingham - Agnes b.1887, Elizabeth b.1880, Harry b.1882, Robert b.1885, Sarah b.1886 and Charles born 1891. In 1891 the family was living at 15 Page Street Lenton Nottingham. Thomas Hallam died aged 43 in 1893. In 1901 his mother Emma lived at 3 Page Street Lenton with Harry, Robert and Sarah. Emma died aged 54 in 1906. In 1906, Robert married Gertrude Smith and they had three children. Two died in infancy their surviving daughter Eunice being born at Lenton in 1910. In 1911 they lived at 51 Tyne Street Lenton.
Robert Hallam enlisted in Nottingham giving his residence as Lenton. He first served with the army number 3625 in 1/8th Battalion Sherwood Foresters (Notts & Derby Regiment), later transferring to the Royal Engineers. He was killed in action at Cambrai and is buried in Gouzeaucourt New British Cemetery Grave Reference: III A 25
Obituary published in the Nottingham Evening Post 29th November 1918 :- “HALLAM. – In remembrance of our dear brother Bob, killed in Cambrai November 29th, 1917 (Royal Engineers). Unknown to the world he stands by our side, and whispers “Dear sisters and brothers, death cannot divide.” – Lizzie, Harry (in Malta), Charlie (France), Bill (wounded) Obituary Courtesy of Jim Grundy. Peter Gillings
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