R. Bickerdike

 ROBERT BICKERDIKE MC, Captain (temp) West Yorks Regiment 2/6 Batallion

Born 1888 at Scarthingwell

Died 20TH November, 1917

Buried at Sains-Les-Marquion British Cem. Plot II.E.15

Parents: Thomas  & Anne Elizabeth Bickerdyke

1911 Census – Student at Lanchester College, Durham, age 22

1901 Census – Scholar living at Scarthingwell Lodge, Saxton

Father was Farm Bailiff at Scarthingwell Lodge

To see more information about Robert’s military career, his character and photos click on the links below:

http://www.newmp.org.uk/article.php?categoryid=99&articleid=1194&displayorder=1

https://livesofthefirstworldwar.org/lifestory/334617