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We remember Richard Lewis
We remember Richard Lewis
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Lewis |
| Source | 2652316 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 76 Brecon Road, Pontardawe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 76 Brecon Road, Pontardawe | United Kingdom | known 1916 | ||
| Brecon Road, Pontardawe | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 44262 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 3rd Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth | mother | ||
| David Lewis | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evan | brother | 1885 | |
| Doris | sister | 1903 | |
| Edwin | brother | 1883 | |
| Hannah Jane | sister | 1888 | |
| Mary Helena | sister | 1892 | |
| Ceinwen | sister | 1894 | |
| Elizabeth | sister | 1898 | |
| Gwladys Maud | sister | 1900 | |
| Emily | sister | 1896 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916 | 5'4" |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
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