GOEPEL Robert Mackie Lieut

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Surname: GOEPEL;

Forename(s): Robert Mackie;

Initials: RM;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Battalion: 5 of;

Previous Regiment: Seaforth H;

Date of transfer to MGC: 14-Feb-1916;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 123 Coy;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 17-Sep-1916;

Other Data: RM Goepel, b. London 1894, 14 Londons (Pte), 1914, to 5 Seaforth H 30/8/15, by Sept 1916 serving w. MGC (123 Coy) (Jock Bruce)
See article about 123 Coy, Emma Gee, Summer 2003, p 40
Aberdeen Press & Journal 24/10/1916 - report
Name:
Lt Robert Mackie GOEPEL MGC 123rd Coy, att from l/5th Seaforth Highlanders

Parents: William Harris GOEPEL (born in 1861 in Edinburgh, SCT - died 12 Jan 1945 in Battersea, LDN, ENG) and Florence Frances DOUTY (born in 1856 • died 23 Dec 1945 in Surrey)
Life Range 17 Nov 1894- 17 Sep 1916
Marriage Status: This person had no relationships and no children
1856 Birth of Mother. Florence Frances DOUTY (born in 1856 - died 23 Dec 1945 in Surrey).
1861 Birth of Father: William Harris GOEPEL (born in 1861 in Edinburgh, SCT - died 12 Jan 1945 in Battersea. LDN, ENG). In Edinburgh, SCT.
17 Nov 1894 Birth: Battersea, SRY, ENG.
6 Jan 1895 Christening: Battersea St Luke, Wandsworth, LDN, ENG. Saint Luke, Battersea, Register of baptisms, P70/LUK, Item 002. Father a "Newspaper Representative”.
1901 Census: Battersea, LDN, ENG. 8 Thurleigh Road: GOEPEL. William H„ 40, Newspaper Canvasser, born Scotland Florence F., 41, born Bristol, Gloucester Joseph F (I?), 10, born Battersea, London John A., 9, Battersea, London Robert M.. 6, Battersea, London (Plus one servant) (Class: RG13; Piece: 459; Folio: 164; Page: 22)
1911 Census: Battersea, LDN, ENG. 8 Thurleigh Road: GOEPEL. William Harris, 50, Advertisement Manager (Newspaper), born Edinburgh Florence Frances, 54, (married 21 yrs; 3 children all living), born Bristol, Gloucestershire Joseph Francis, 20, Clerk (Insurance Office) born Battersea, London Robert Mackie, 16, Student, born Battersea, London (Plus one servant) [Class: RG14; Piece: 2248.) (Brother) 1 Atlantic Terrace, Camborne, Cornwall (Bailey Residence): Jno A. GOEPEL, 19, Boarder, Student (Mining), born Clapham Junction, London
1912 Higher Education: London University. Matriculated.
16 Sep 1914 Overseas:
30 Aug 1915 Commission: LG 6 Sept 1915.
7 Jul1916 Promoted: Lieut.
17 Sep 1916 Death:
Burial:
Thiepval Memorial. Pier and Face 15 C
23 Oct 1916
Times Biography: Summary.
Seaforth Highlanders attached Machine Gun Corps. Killed 17 September
in his 22nd year. Youngest son of Mr & Mrs W. H. Goepel of 8 Thurleigh
Rd, Wandsworth-common SW. Joined the London Scottish on the
outbreak of war, left for the front November 1914. Gazetted to Seaforth
Highlanders 30 August 1915, seconded to Machine Gun Corps February
14 last. Promoted Lt July 7.
[p. 11]
Name:
Lt Robert Mackie GOEPEL MGC 123rd Coy, att from l/5th Seaforth Highlanders
5 Apr 1917 Probate: London, ENG. £516. Administration (with will) to Florence Frances Goepel (wife of William Harris Goepel).
22 Feb 1945 Probate: Father. £16851.
Personal File: No File.
Ranker 1914 +: London 1/ 14th Bn (London Scottish) Pvte 2843 #.
Mother: A Schoolmistress at the time of her marriage in 1889.
Father's Occupation: MANAGER: ADVERTISING NEWSPAPER. His father's death notice says: For 43 years with E. Hulton & Co., Ltd, and Allied Newspapers. “Father of the London Scottish Regiment". [Timesl5Jan 1945)
School: Battersea Grammar; Strand School, Lambeth (School Record attached.)
Occupation: CLERK: Lloyds.
Brothers: Youngest of 3. John Alfred GOEPEL. Lieut Indian Army Reserve Officers Married Evelyn Mary EMMERSON, 1921. A Mining Engineer at the time of his marriage. Travelled to Nigeria 1920; Bombay, India July 1921; Madras, India 1927; Sri Lanka 1931; Madras, India 1934; Bombay, India 1947; Sri Lanka 1950. A daughter Kathleen born abt 1923. Sons Robert Foley born abt 1928 & Michael John born abt 1931. The engagement of his daughter Kathleen R., to Sub-Lt (A) Austen E. Page RNVR, was announced (Times) 10 Feb 1945. She is described as Kathleen R. Goepel, W.R.N.S., only daughter of Lt-Col & Mrs J. H. (sic) Goepel of Kolar Gold Field, South India. Joseph F. GOEPEL, Pte 5828,512089,14th London Regt Wounded. Married Ivy G. CORNELIUS, 1923, Kingston, Surrey. Children James R. C. born 1924 & Margaret F. born 1927, both born Kingston. Margaret married Lieut (L) W. C. Hodgson RN abt 1949. At the time her father was "of The Red House, West Byfleet". No Sisters.
CWGC Register. Seaforth Highlanders 5th Bn. attd. 123rd Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Infantry); Son of William Harris Goepel and Florence Frances Goepel, of 8, Thurleigh Rd., Wandsworth Common, London. Matriculated London University (1912). Proceeded to France with London Scottish in 1914.
Medal Index Card:
NOTE:
“Name amended from R. N. GOLPEE to R. N. GOSPEL Auth: T. P. 39B Min
5"
“Name & initials amended from R. N. GOSPEL to R. M. GOEPEL -
E.F./5/3737 Min 8“
“Personal application from W. H. Goepel, Esq. for Medals in respect of his
son the late Lt R. M. GOEPEL 22.6.20", 8 Thurleigh Rd, Wandsworth
Common SW.
His brothers' children married and also had children who might be contactable.
Lloyd's of London Memorial
http://www.lloyds.com/Hoyds/about-us/the-lloyds-building/war-memorial;

Other Notes: GOEPEL, Lieutenant, ROBERT MACKIE, 5th Bn. Seaforth Highlanders attd. 123rd Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). 17th September 1916. Age 21. Son of William Harris Goepel and Florence Frances Goepel, of 8, Thurleigh Rd., Wandsworth Common, London. Matriculated London University (1912). Proceeded to France with London Scottish in 1914. Pier and Face 15 C Thiepval Memorial - Somme, France.;

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