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We remember Richard Arnold Mitchell
We remember Richard Arnold Mitchell
Timeline
Timeline
1875
sibling
Edith Mary
Source:8932024
1875
1879
sibling
John Charles
Source:8932020
1879
1881
1884
sibling
Margaret Ann
Source:8932020
1884
1885
sibling
William Henry
Source:8931634
1885
1891
location
Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8932025
1891
1901
location
Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8932024
1901
1911
employment
Bonded Store Warehouse Keeper In Manager
Source:8932020
1911
1911
location
20 Romilly Road, West Cardiff, Glamorgan
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8932020
1911
1912
marriage
Dora Mayman
Source:8932014
1912
1915
enlistment
Source:8931634
4th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
536702
London Regiment
Source:8931634
24th May 1917
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8931634
21st August 1917
1918
service
British Army
Private
536702
London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
15th Battalion
Source:8931636
1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
France
Source:7087179
Source:8931636
1st September 1918
burial
Somme
France
Source:7087179
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Arnold |
| Initials | RA |
| Last Name | Mitchell |
| Source | 7087179 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Romilly Road, West Cardiff, Glamorgan | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Wyndham Crescent, Canton, Cardiff | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 536702 | London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles) | 15th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 536702 | London Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann | mother | ||
| Charles Frederick Mitchell | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Henry | brother | 1885 | |
| John Charles | brother | 1879 | |
| Margaret Ann | sister | 1884 | |
| Edith Mary | sister | 1875 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Mayman | wife | 1912 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'3" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)More about 15th County of London (Prince of Wales Own Civil Service Rifles)
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Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)More about Casualties of 15 County of London Regiment (Prince of Wales' Own Civil Service Rifles)
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Evidence
Evidence
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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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSR cap badge | Michael40130 |
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