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We remember Richard John Melton
We remember Richard John Melton
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1906
marriage
Amy Elizabeth Seccull
Source:8956967
October 1906
1907
children
Richard John Melton
Source:8956967
24th February 1907
1909
children
Laura Elizabeth Melton
Source:8956967
1909
1911
employment
Waggoner on a farm
Radford Semele, Warwickshire
United Kingdom
Source:8956967
1911
enlistment
Warwick
United Kingdom
Source:9143848
service
British Army
Private
8946
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Source:3007816
service
British Army
Private
6946
Royal Warwickshire Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:8956967
1915
death
Died of wounds
Richard died at Hazebrouck Casualty Clearing Station on 25th May 1915, most likely having sustained injuries during the Battle of Bellewaerde Ridge at the close of the 2nd Battle of Ypres.
Hazebrouck
France
Source:7123979
Source:8956967
25th May 1915
burial
Nord
Hazebrouck Communal Cemetery
Grave Ref :- II. B. 25
France
II. B. 25
Source:8956967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard John |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Melton |
| Source | 8956967 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 8946 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 6946 | Royal Warwickshire Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard John Melton | son | 24th February 1907 | |
| Laura Elizabeth Melton | daughter | 1909 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bridget Dowd | mother | ||
| Alfred Melton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amy Elizabeth Seccull | wife | October 1906 |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Men and women of WarwickshireMore about Men and women of Warwickshire
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Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about Soldiers of the Royal Warwickshire Regiment
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1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire RegimentMore about 1st Battalion Royal Warwickshire Regiment
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | David1424 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| FamilySearch record from England and Wales Birth Registration Index, 1837-2008 | David118235 |
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