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We remember Richard Wyeth King
We remember Richard Wyeth King
Timeline
Timeline
1878
1901
employment
Drapers Assistant
Source:9176844
1901
1901
location
61 Conduit Street, London
United Kingdom
Source:9176844
1901
1906
employment
Draper - Owner of buisiness
Silk Mercers and Drapers
Bath, Somerset
United Kingdom
Source:9176863
16th June 1906
1907
marriage
Phyllis Stephana Carey
Source:9176847
1907
1911
employment
Draper
Source:9176849
1911
1911
location
5 Woodland Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9176849
1911
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:2254416
2nd November 1914
1915
service
British Army
Second Lieutenant
North Somerset Yeomanry
Source:9176864
3rd June 1915
service
British Army
Private
691
North Somerset Yeomanry
Source:9176864
service
British Army
Captain
West Somerset Yeomanry
Source:2254416
1923
death
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom
Source:9362455
7th May 1923
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Wyeth |
| Initials | RW |
| Last Name | King |
| Source | 2254416 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Woodland Place, Bathwick Hill, Bath | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 61 Conduit Street, London | United Kingdom | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | North Somerset Yeomanry | Second Lieutenant | |||
| British Army | 691 | North Somerset Yeomanry | Private | ||
| British Army | West Somerset Yeomanry | Captain |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Phyllis Stephana Carey | wife | 1907 |
Media
Media
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OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15Bedford Modern School published this booklet in 1915 listing alumni and staff serving. R W King appears as "N. Somerset Yeomanry".
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1914 Star1914 Star, similar to the one which would have been awarded to Richard King.Contributed by:
Vincent96527
Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Silk Draper in Milsom Street, Bath | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Pte R W King appointed 2Lt 1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| Richard Wyeth King National Probate Calendar (Index of Wills and Administrations) | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| OBMs Serving in the Forces 1914-15 | Alexander119331 | |
| 1914 Star | Vincent96527 |
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