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We remember Richard Howard
We remember Richard Howard
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Sarah Elizabeth Howard
Source:8891828
1878
1884
sibling
Albert Edward Howard
Source:8891828
8th August 1884
1886
sibling
Rose May Howard
Source:8891828
4th April 1886
1888
sibling
Eliza Howard
Source:8891828
1888
1891
sibling
Philip Howard
Source:8891828
5th September 1891
1893
sibling
Henry Howard
Source:8891828
25th September 1893
1896
1898
sibling
Alice Victoria Howard
Source:8891828
19th October 1898
1901
location
The Red Lion Inn, High Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8891828
1901
1914
marriage
Jessie Reader
Source:8891621
1914 - 1916
1916
enlistment
Linton, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8891621
17th January 1916
1916
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:8891621
1916
1916
location
Cardinal Green, Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8891621
1916
1917
service
British Army
Gunner
177451
Royal Field Artillery
B Battery 223 Brigade
Source:8891621
7th March 1917 - 25th October 1917
1917
service
British Army
Bombardier
177451
Royal Field Artillery
B Battery 223 Brigade
Source:8891621
26th October 1917 - 4th March 1919
1919
service
British Army
Sergeant
177451
Royal Field Artillery
B Battery 77 Brigade
Source:8891621
5th March 1919 - 15th October 1919
1919
marriage
Bessie Mynott
Source:8891841
1919
1919
location
Bridge House, London Road, Stapleford, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8891621
1919
1919
discharge
Source:8891621
15th October 1919
1939
employment
Lorry Driver Hoist Corn & Coal
Source:8891839
1939
1939
location
Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8891839
1939
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8891621
1967
death
Cambridgeshire
United Kingdom
Source:8891841
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Howard |
| Source | 1980766 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bridge House, London Road, Stapleford, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1919 | |
| Cardinal Green, Shudy Camps, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1916 | |
| Great Shelford, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| The Red Lion Inn, High Street, Trumpington, Cambridgeshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 177451 | Royal Field Artillery | B Battery 223 Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 177451 | Royal Field Artillery | B Battery 223 Brigade | Bombardier | |
| British Army | 177451 | Royal Field Artillery | B Battery 77 Brigade | Sergeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Howard nee Wayman | mother | ||
| Philip Howard | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Howard | sister | 1878 | |
| Albert Edward Howard | brother | 8th August 1884 | |
| Rose May Howard | sister | 4th April 1886 | |
| Eliza Howard | sister | 1888 | |
| Philip Howard | brother | 5th September 1891 | |
| Henry Howard | brother | 25th September 1893 | |
| Alice Victoria Howard | sister | 19th October 1898 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie Reader | wife | 1914 | |
| Bessie Mynott | wife | 1919 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-01-17 | 5'9" |
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 for Richard Howard | Howard41513 | |
| 1901 Census of England | Howard41513 | |
| 1939 Register | Howard41513 | |
| FreeBMD website | Howard41513 |
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