| Surname: | Hawkes |
| Initials: | R |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | -113 |
| Notes: | MFP. 1/8/1874 he enlisted in the 1/18 Foot (Royal Irish Regiment) age 19.7 years, occupation labourer, born Deptford, London, next of kin brother Joseph of Godalming. 12/12/1882 transferred to MFP, 1/8/1886 medically discharged at Netley Hospital, Southampton having served 12 years 310 days. Served Home 1/8/1874 to 19/9/1896, India 20/9/1876 to 30/4/1880, Afghanistan 1/5/1880 to 9/11/1880, India 10/11/1880 to 15/9/1884, Egypt 16/9/1884 to 5/7/1886, Home 6/7/1886 to 11/8/1886 to medical discharge. Robert Hawkes. He has the same No. as TSM J L Burke MMP. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Afghanistan War Medal 1878-80 (London Gazette: WO 100/52 Page: 63 July 15, 1881) |
| Citation: | Awarded as Pte. 1/18 Foot Royal Irish Regiment. |