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We remember Richard Arthur Hanscombe
We remember Richard Arthur Hanscombe
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1920
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:7656522
1920
service
British Army
Private
G/4263
Royal West Kent Regiment
Source:1541311
service
British Army
Private
GS/4263
Kent Regiment
8th royal west Battalion
Source:1541311
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Arthur |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Hanscombe |
| Source | 1541311 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | G/4263 | Royal West Kent Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/4263 | Kent Regiment | 8th royal west Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Ann Ashton | mother | ||
| John Hanscombe | father |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Stuart12032 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stuart12032 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Bert Hanscombe, the dustman who replaced Earl Haig | Stuart12032 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal West Kent Regiment | Peter34996 |
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