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We remember Richard Mason
We remember Richard Mason
Timeline
Timeline
1873
sibling
Joseph Mason
Source:8546415
1873
1876
sibling
Margaret Mason
Source:8546415
1876
1879
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:8546415
3rd April 1881
1881
location
132 High Gurney Valley, Coundon Grange, County Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8546415
3rd April 1881
1884
sibling
Luke Mason
Source:8546418
1884
1888
sibling
Ralph Mason
Source:8546418
1888
1891
sibling
Agnes Mason
Source:8546418
1891
1899
children
John Harrison Cummings
Source:8546423
1899
1901
dates
Age 22
Source:8546418
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Labourer - Above Ground
A Local Coal Mine
Coundon Grange, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8546418
31st March 1901
1901
location
132 High Gurney Valley, Coundon Grange, County Durham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8546418
31st March 1901
1902
dates
Age 23
Source:8546423
1902
1902
marriage
Mary Ann Mason nee Cummings
Source:8546423
1902
1903
children
Ellen Mason
Source:8546423
11th July 1903
1906
children
Laurena Mason
Source:8546423
21st December 1906
1911
dates
Age 33
Source:8546423
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Coal Miner - Hewer
A Local Coal Mime
Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8546423
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Office Place, Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8546423
2nd April 1911
1915
dates
Age 35
Source:8546423
14th April 1915
1915
enlistment
Houghton-le-Spring, County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8546425
14th April 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
25012
Durham Light Infantry
16th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8546425
14th April 1915 - 14th March 1916
1915
location
13 Princess Street, Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8546425
14th April 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
25012
Durham Light Infantry
12th (Service) Battalion
Source:8546425
15th March 1916 - 29th November 1916
1916
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:8546425
16th March 1916 - 11th November 1917
1916
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
25012
Durham Light Infantry
12th (Service) Battalion
Source:8546425
30th November 1916 - 29th May 1917
1917
service
British Army
Corporal
25012
Durham Light Infantry
12th (Service) Battalion
Source:8546425
30th May 1917 - 21st February 1918
1917
theatres
Italy :1b
Source:8546425
12th November 1917 - 27th December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
25012
Durham Light Infantry
12th (Service) Battalion
Source:8546425
22nd February 1918 - 29th January 1919
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8546425
26th October 1918
1919
dates
Age 40
Source:8546423
29th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:8546425
29th January 1919
1919
death
Unknown
Richard died, aged only 41, within months of his 29/01/1919 honourable discharge from the army. It is not known if, the event being so soon after his service, his death was in any way war related.
Houghton-le-Spring County Durham
United Kingdom
Source:8546964
September 1919
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Mason |
| Source | 2959397 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Princess Street, Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 14th April 1915 | |
| 132 High Gurney Valley, Coundon Grange, County Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd April 1881 | |
| 132 High Gurney Valley, Coundon Grange, County Durham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Office Place, Hetton-le-Hole, County Durham | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25012 | Durham Light Infantry | 16th (Reserve) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 25012 | Durham Light Infantry | 12th (Service) Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 25012 | Durham Light Infantry | 12th (Service) Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 25012 | Durham Light Infantry | 12th (Service) Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 25012 | Durham Light Infantry | 12th (Service) Battalion | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Harrison Cummings | stepson | 1899 | |
| Ellen Mason | daughter | 11th July 1903 | |
| Laurena Mason | daughter | 21st December 1906 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Mason nee Huntley | mother | ||
| John Mason | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joseph Mason | brother | 1873 | |
| Margaret Mason | sister | 1876 | |
| Luke Mason | brother | 1884 | |
| Ralph Mason | brother | 1888 | |
| Agnes Mason | sister | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Mason nee Cummings | wife | 1902 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-04-14 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Deaths Houghton-le-Spring Registration District September 1919 | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Durham Light Infantry Cap Badge | Keith22624 |
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