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Robert Buick was born on 7th August 1895 in the Coagh area. He was the youngest of at least six children. |
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From the Belfast Newsletter dated 12th July 1916: |
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Private R Buick, Ballinderry Bridge, Coagh, wounded |
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From the Mid Ulster Mail dated 15th July 1916: |
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Private Robert Buick, wounded, son of Mr William Buick, Ballinderry Bridge, Coagh |
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Robert James Buick was the son of William and Eliza Buick. William Buick and Eliza Donnelly on 12th September 1882 in the district of Cookstown. |
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It has not been possible to distinguish between the two R J Buicks. |
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Known family: William Buick, Eliza Buick, Margaret Buick (born 15th March 1883), William John Buick (born 1st May 1884), Eliza Jane Buick (born 4th December 1886), Samuel G Buick (born 15th September 1889), David Buick (born 14th February 1892), Robert James Buick (born 7th August 1895). |
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Robert’s mother, Eliza Buick, died either on 17th January 1898 or 13th May 1899. |
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The 1901 census lists Robert James as age 5, living with the family at house 14 in Derrycrin (Eglish), Munterevlin. The townland of Derrycrin lies on the Tyrone side of Ballinderry Bridge. William Buick was a farmer and a widower. |
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The 1911 census lists Robert James as age 15, living with the family at house 12 in Derrycrin (Eglish). Robert had left school and was working as a labourer. |
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It is believed Robert James Buick enlisted on 19th November 1915. |
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Rifleman Buick was serving with the Royal Irish Rifles when he was wounded in the summer of 1916, probably at the Somme. |
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Rifleman James Buick was discharged on 16th August 1918 due to wounds received. |
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The History of Coagh booklet lists John Bradley as having served with the 2nd Royal Dublin Fusiliers. |
