Private Robert Torrens Hunter
was born on 28th November 1887 at High Street, Antrim to Kennedy Hunter, woollen draper and Sarah Jane Hunter nee Torrens. They had married on 6th July 1875 at Churchtown Presbyterian Church, Tamlaght O'Crilly, Maghera, Co. Antrim (registered in Ballymoney district).
Sarah Hunter passed away on 13th April 1896.
In 1901 Robert lived in house 33, Townparks, Antrim, Co. Antrim with his father and 2 siblings; Rosanna (22) and Samuel (16). A servant Ellen Aekin also lived in the house.
Robert would have joined the Belfast Banking Company around 1905. His father signed the Bankers Guarantee giving his address as Mount Oriel, Antrim.
Belfast Banking Company - Bankers Guarantee Ledger sheet
By 1911 Robert is boarding with Annie Fleming in her boarding house 22.1, Onomy, Urban West Street, Castleblayney, Co. Monaghan. He is described as a Bank Clerk. There are 3 other boarders, a niece and 2 servants also present in the property.
Belfast Banking Company, Castleblayney branch
Robert enlisted into the 10th Royal Fusiliers as a Private with Service Number G/47431. The Medal Roll below records his service as:
- 15/03/1916 to 28/04/1916 - 21st Battalion Royal Fusiliers
- 29/04/1916 to 10/08/1916 - 24th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
- 30/03/1917 to 18/04/1917 - 7th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
- 19/04/1917 to 08/04/1918 - 10th Battalion Royal Fusiliers
The Belfast Banking Company 'Roll of Honour' booklet cannot be verified. The booklet records Robert as being 'previously injured' with his last known address as 'in France'.
Belfast Bank - 'Roll of Honour' booklet
Robert was awarded the British War Medal and the British Victory Medal for his service in the Great War.
R T Hunter - Medal Roll
Robert also served in Central and Londonderry branches.
Belfast Bank, Central branch, Donegall Square North, Belfast
Belfast Bank, Londonderry branch
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