d Braintree, Essex (Buried Finchinfield Church, Braintree, Essex.
Robert was awarded the Order of the Nile, in 1940 by King Farouk of Egypt. "The King has been pleased to give and grant unto this gentleman his Majesty's Royal Licence and Authority to wear decorations conferred upon him by His Majesty The King of Egypt in recognition of valuable services rendered by him in the employment of the Sudan Government."