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Pte. Robert Tulip
British Army 8th Battalion Durham Light Infantry
from:Blaydon, Newcastle
(d.10th Apr 1918)
My great great grandfather, Robert Tulip, died on 10th April, 1918 aged 42 during the Battle of the Lys. He is buried at Haverskerque British Cemetery. He was the son of Thomas and Isabella Tulip of Walbottle, and was husband to Elizabeth Tulip. They had 5 children Alice, Thomas, Robert, Elizabeth and Phylis.
My great great grandfather Robert's brother William died 6 weeks after on 30th May 1918 in the Battle of the Aisne. His grave has not been found. He is commemorated on Soissons Memorial.
Rest in Peace. Your sacrifice will never be forgotten.