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We remember Richard Dickens
We remember Richard Dickens
Timeline
Timeline
1895
birth
Jamaica
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8th May 1895
1918
dates
Age 22
Source:6631133
8th October 1918
1918
employment
Seaman
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8th October 1918
1918
enlistment
New York City
United States
Source:6631133
8th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
Colored K K
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8th October 1918 - 20th November 1918
1918
location
194, West Portland Ave, Brooklyn, New York
United States
Source:6631133
8th October 1918
1918
location
BEF Imperial Recruit Depot, Fort Edward, Windsor, Nova Scotia.
Canada
military residence address
Source:6631133
12th October 1918
1918
location
Hounslow Barracks, Middlesex, TW4 6HD
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6631133
20th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
46549
King's Own Scottish Borderers
3rd Battalion
Source:6631133
21st November 1918 - 31st March 1920
1919
location
Repatriation Camp, Winnall Down, Winchester
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6631133
24th March 1919 - 27th March 1919
1919
location
604 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, New York
United States
Source:6631133
8th May 1919
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
1923
events
unclaimed
medal
Source:1628931
1923
location
SS Miltiades arrives at Bristol
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6631133
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Dickens |
| Source | 1628931 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 194, West Portland Ave, Brooklyn, New York | United States | known 8th October 1918 | ||
| 604 Atlantic Ave, Brooklyn, New York | United States | known 8th May 1919 | ||
| BEF Imperial Recruit Depot, Fort Edward, Windsor, Nova Scotia. | Canada | military residence address | 12th October 1918 | |
| Hounslow Barracks, Middlesex, TW4 6HD | United Kingdom | military residence address | 20th November 1918 | |
| Repatriation Camp, Winnall Down, Winchester | United Kingdom | military residence address | 24th March 1919 - 27th March 1919 | |
| SS Miltiades arrives at Bristol | United Kingdom | away from home address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Colored K K | Private | |||
| British Army | 46549 | King's Own Scottish Borderers | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Dickens | mother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-10-08 | 5'6" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Fife3190 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The British-Canadian Recruiting Mission of 1917-1918 | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Out of many, one people | Deborah102878 |
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