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We remember Richard Stephen Gruchy
We remember Richard Stephen Gruchy
Timeline
Timeline
1885
1887
sibling
Gladys Irene Gruchy
Source:8762416
1887
1888
sibling
John Ernest Gruchy
Source:8762416
1888
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:8762416
5th April 1891
1891
location
The Firs, Maltose Cottage, Bakers Mill Lane, Wroughton, near Swindon, Wiltshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8762416
5th April 1891
1894
sibling
Cheviot Mary Gruchy
Source:8762416
1894
1897
sibling
Francis William Victor Gruchy
Source:8763592
25th May 1897
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:8762418
31st March 1901
1901
location
Merrow View, Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8762418
31st March 1901
1911
dates
Age 25
Source:8762421
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Bank Clerk
London County and Westminster Bank Ltd
Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
Source:8762421
2nd April 1911
1911
location
41 Dunsmure Road, Stamford Hill, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8762421
2nd April 1911
1912
marriage
Florence Smith Gruchy nee Godfrey
Source:8762433
1912
1912
dates
Age 25
Source:8762433
June 1912
1914
children
Rita M Gruchy
Source:8762436
1914
1917
dates
Age 31
Source:8762425
5th August 1917
1917
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
Royal Field Artillery
Source:8762425
5th August 1917
1919
location
9 Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1491306
1919
1920
location
'Clamfaye', Ashley Road, Watford, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:1491306
1920
1939
dates
Age 53
Source:8762438
September 1939
1939
location
Watford Metropolitan Borough, Hertfordshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8762438
September 1939
service
British Army
Private
723450
London Regiment
1/24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen’s)
Source:8762425
1973
death
Not War Related
Richard Stephen Gruchy died some 55 years after the ending of the Great War. He was in his 88th year.
Worthing (Sussex) Registration District
United Kingdom
Source:8762441
1973
1973
dates
Age 88
Source:8762441
December 1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Stephen |
| Initials | RS |
| Last Name | Gruchy |
| Source | 8762416 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Clamfaye', Ashley Road, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1920 | |
| 41 Dunsmure Road, Stamford Hill, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 9 Westland Road, Watford, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Merrow View, Jenner Road, Guildford, Surrey | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| The Firs, Maltose Cottage, Bakers Mill Lane, Wroughton, near Swindon, Wiltshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Watford Metropolitan Borough, Hertfordshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 723450 | London Regiment | 1/24th (County of London) Battalion (The Queen’s) | Private | |
| British Army | Royal Field Artillery | Second Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rita M Gruchy | daughter | 1914 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lilie Jane Gruchy nee Reynolds | mother | ||
| Walter John Gruchy | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Irene Gruchy | sister | 1887 | |
| John Ernest Gruchy | brother | 1888 | |
| Cheviot Mary Gruchy | sister | 1894 | |
| Francis William Victor Gruchy | brother | 25th May 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Smith Gruchy nee Godfrey | wife | 1912 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Marriages June 1912 Luton Bedfordshire | Keith22624 | |
| Births September 1914 Watford Hertfordshire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 Register Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Deaths December 1973 Worthing Sussex | Keith22624 | |
| Lives of the First World War Entry for 137375 Francis William Victor Gruchy RAF | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| A Royal Regiment of Artillery Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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