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We remember John Richards Homfray
We remember John Richards Homfray
Timeline
Timeline
1893
birth
Penllyn,Cowbridge,Bridgend,Glamorgan.
United Kingdom
Source:7962594
Source:7962939
18th October 1893
1901
location
Bonvilstone House,Bonvilstone,Cardiff.
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7962923
1901
1911
location
Haileybury Imperial Service College,Great Amwell,Ware,Hertfordshire.
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:7962926
1911
1912
appointments
Second Lieutenant
Source:7962594
4th September 1912
1914
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
Source:1952545
13th August 1914 - September 1914
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8713728
13th August 1914 - 11th November 1914
1914
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:7962594
September 1914 - 11th November 1914
1914
service
British Army
Lieutenant
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:1952545
September 1914 - 11th November 1914
1914
death
Killed in Action
West Vlaanderen..
Belgium
Source:7248410
Source:7964241
11th November 1914
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Sanctuary Wood Cemetery,West Vlaanderen BELGIUM.
Grave Ref. number III.D.35
Belgium
Source:7248410
Source:8492734
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Richards |
| Initials | JR |
| Last Name | Homfray |
| Source | 1952545 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bonvilstone House,Bonvilstone,Cardiff. | United Kingdom | parents address | 1901 | |
| Haileybury Imperial Service College,Great Amwell,Ware,Hertfordshire. | United Kingdom | school/college address | 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blanche Jessie Homfray | mother | ||
| Herbert Richards Homfray | father |
Media
Media
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Gravestone of John Richards Homfray.Headstone of John Richards Homfray at Sanctuary Wood Cemetery taken in September 2014.
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The Bond of Sacrifice: John Richards HomfrayIn uniform, as featured in "The Bond of Sacrifice"
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Communities
Communities
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They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.More about They thought it would be OVER by Christmas.
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The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]More about The Bond Of Sacrifice: Vol 1 [Complete]
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South Wales Borderers officers in 1914More about South Wales Borderers officers in 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army, Bond of Sacrifice: Officers Died in the Great War 1914-1916 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | MARY2719 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | MARY2719 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Officers' Medal Rolls - 1914 Star - South Wales Borderers | Keith1947 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: John Richards Homfray | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Gravestone of John Richards Homfray. | Richard37646 | |
| The Bond of Sacrifice: John Richards Homfray | Hannah21187 |
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