Private Robert Henry Bix
01 Jul 1909 - 24 May 1990
Biography
The son of George and Hannah, he married Ruth Riches in 1940. The are buried together at Little Barningham.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matlaske Patrol | Patrol member | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| D-Day Defending the IOW | Patrol member | June 1944 | June 1944 |
National ID
TRKQ 40/11
Occupation
Agricultural worker
Address
No 6 The Street, Little Barningham, Norfolk
Other information
Robert was in the Home Guard but we are not sure when he left to join Auxiliary Units. The tower at St Andrews Church was used by him as an observation point whilst on duty. It is very high on the hill so is an excellent lookout point. He was very proud to have etched his name in the lead in the tower of the church. He seems to have etched it twice!
Other pictures
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St Andrews Church Bix name (from Kiel Almond)
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Robert and Ruth Bix memorial
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St Andrews Church Bix name (from Kiel Almond)
References
TNA ref WO199/3389
1939 Register
Grandson Benjamin Bix via Kiel Almond
Sally Carlston of St Andrews Church