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We remember Richard Mitchell Martin
We remember Richard Mitchell Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Elizabeth Sarah Martin
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6th August 1878
1880
sibling
William James Martin
Source:2947919
23rd January 1880
1881
sibling
Edward Henry Martin
Source:2947919
December 1881
1883
sibling
Benjamin James Martin
Source:2947919
6th April 1883
1884
sibling
Clara Amelia Martin
Source:2947919
1884
1886
sibling
Florence Harriet Martin
Source:2947919
September 1886
1888
1888
location
44 Burcham Street, Bromley, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:2947919
12th March 1888 - 17th October 1898
1889
sibling
Chistiana Martin
Source:2947919
November 1889
1891
sibling
Robert Samuel Martin
Source:2947919
19th September 1891
1893
sibling
Eliza Ada Martin
Source:2947919
1893
1896
sibling
Arthur Henry Martin
Source:2947919
24th April 1896
1898
location
Poplar Union Childrens School
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:2947919
6th August 1898
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:2947919
31st March 1901
1901
education
Forest Gate School
West Ham, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:2947919
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Market Porter
London
United Kingdom
Source:2947919
2nd April 1911
1917
marriage
Florence Catherine Randall
Source:2947919
11th August 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Wounded
Hospital/Institution
Source:2947919
8th August 1918
1918
children
Margaret Flora Martin
Source:2947919
22nd August 1918
1918
dates
Age 30
Source:2947919
2nd October 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Trescault
France
Source:2947919
2nd October 1918
1919
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:2947919
11th February 1919
service
British Army
Gunner
163616
Royal Field Artillery
Source:2947919
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:2947919
burial
Ribecourt Road Cemetery, Trescault, France
Source:2947919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Mitchell |
| Initials | RM |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 2947919 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44 Burcham Street, Bromley, London | United Kingdom | parents address | 12th March 1888 - 17th October 1898 | |
| Poplar Union Childrens School | United Kingdom | other group residence address | 6th August 1898 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 163616 | Royal Field Artillery | Gunner |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Flora Martin | daughter | 22nd August 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Jane Lethbridge | mother | ||
| Edward Henry Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sarah Martin | sister | 6th August 1878 | |
| William James Martin | brother | 23rd January 1880 | |
| Edward Henry Martin | brother | December 1881 | |
| Benjamin James Martin | brother | 6th April 1883 | |
| Clara Amelia Martin | sister | 1884 | |
| Florence Harriet Martin | sister | September 1886 | |
| Chistiana Martin | sister | November 1889 | |
| Robert Samuel Martin | brother | 19th September 1891 | |
| Eliza Ada Martin | sister | 1893 | |
| Arthur Henry Martin | brother | 24th April 1896 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Florence Catherine Randall | wife | 11th August 1917 |
Media
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CWGC gravestone for Richard MartinGravestone for Richard Martin MM 163616 at Ribecourt Road Cemetery, Trescault, France
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Communities
Communities
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Casulty Details - CWGC | John211 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CWGC gravestone for Richard Martin | John211 |
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