REMEMBERING THE FALLEN OF WW1

Born in Honiton Devon on 21/12/1899.

His parents were Alfred Harenburg(1868-1909) and Maud Mary Locke(28/12/1869-1949).

They married in 1889.

Robert had 3 brothers; Alfred John Major(13/02/1893-07/04/1978), Edward James Major (16/11/1895-06/12/1977) 

and Ernest Edgar(19/07/1904-1948).

He also had a sister, Frances Maud(1902-1923).

In the 1901 census the family were recorded as living in Lees Buildings, Honiton, Exeter Devon.

Alfred was employed as a postman. 

Robert was admitted to the Honiton School on 28/04/1902 staying there until 01/03/1906 before transferring

to the boys school.

In the 1911 census Robert was recorded as living with his brothers Alfred and Edward at 5 Kings Terrace,

Honiton ,Exeter .

Robert enlisted in Exeter and was killed in action on 01/07/1916.

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The Devon and Exeter Gazette – Friday November 3,1916

Deaths

Harenburg – In loving memory of my dear nephew,

Private R. Harenburgh, killed in action in France.

We never knew what pain he bore,

We never saw him die,

We only know he passed away

And never said good-bye.

From his loving auntie, H.J. Major.

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He was awarded the 1914-1918 British War and Allied Victory medals.