Lt. (1st) · 13 Canadian Infantry (5 Royal Highlanders of Canada)
Haynes Robert Powell
† 21/05/1915 · aged 31 · Canada · Vimy Memorial
Personal data
Name
Powell
Initials
H.R.
Christian name
Haynes Robert
Date and place of birth
Norwich; 02.11.1883
Country of service
Canada
Address
St Ives, Ringwood, Hampshire
Profession
Assistant inspector (bank)
Family
n of Francis Barcham Powell and Edith Annie Powell, of "Mount Pleasant," Bridport, Dorset, England.
Extra information
Information
Educated at St Kenelm's College, Cowley, Oxford. Excellent all-round sportsman.
Information 2
Emigrated to Canada in 1902 to join his parents. Started working ofr the Bank of British North America.
Military data
Rank
Lt. (1st)
Regiment / Unit
13 Canadian Infantry (5 Royal Highlanders of Canada)
Date of death
Age
31
Cemetery / Memorial
Vimy Memorial
Other information
Information
"Killed in action Festubert"
Information 2
"Recommended M.C."
Information 3
'The Haynes Robert Powell Lamp' - Bridport Branch, Dorset. Endowed on 06.02.1929. First lit on 27.04.1929 at The Great Hall of Church House, Westminster, by H.R.H. the Prince of Wales. "In memory of H.R. Powell, Lt., Richebourg. Festubert, 20.5.1915." (Given by members of his family.) Brass plaques (4) kept at Talbot House.
Media
Sources
Source
BRT36 (13th Bt. M.G., 5 Royal Highlanders Canada)
Source 2
Roll of the Lamps of Maintenance of Toc H, 1922-1936
