R.+BEESON

Beeson, Robert, Private, 1545, 1st/5th Battalion, Notts and Derby Regiment Born Derby Enlisted Derby Killed in action France and Flanders 15th November 1915

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Robert Beeson was the eldest son of Robert and Nellie Beeson, of 33, Moss Street, Derby, and was aged about 20 when he was killed by a sniper at the Boar's Head, Richebourg-St. Vaast. He had previously been employed as a jam maker and, later, as a labourer with the Midland Railway at Derby station. He had served in the Territorials since 1912.