2nd Battalion, Royal Irish Fusiliers (British Army)
Died:
19/05/1918 (Died of Illness)
Age:
Summary
Robert Steenson was born in Dungannon, County Tyrone. Robert attended Drumglass Boys National School, Dungannon. Robert Steenson enlisted in Armagh. He was living in Belfast at the time. Private Robert Steenson was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers when he died in Egypt on Sunday 19th May 1918. According to his will, dated June 1917, his mother was living at 49 Montreal Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
Further Information
Robert Steenson was born in Dungannon, County Tyrone.
Robert attended Drumglass Boys National School, Dungannon.
Robert Steenson enlisted in Armagh. He was living in Belfast at the time.
Private Robert Steenson arrived in France with the Royal Irish Fusiliers on 19th December 1914.
Private Robert Steenson was serving with the 2nd Battalion of the Royal Irish Fusiliers when he died in Egypt on Sunday 19th May 1918.
According to his will, dated June 1917, Robert's mother was living at 49 Montreal Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast.
Last Will and Testament of Robert Steenson:
In the event of my death, I bequeath the whole of my property and effects to my mother Mrs Steenson, 49 Montreal Street, Crumlin Road, Belfast, Ireland. R Steenson. 9823 Private 2nd Battalion. Royal Irish Fusiliers. Date 1st June 1917
Private Robert Steenson is commemorated locally on Dungannon War Memorial.
