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We remember Richard Bent
We remember Richard Bent
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1910
1914
1915
1915
1915
1916
1917
Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Bent |
| Source | 309928 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 Chatsworth Street Walkden, sons burial | United Kingdom | their own address | 3rd June 1915 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 890 | Manchester Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 890 | Manchester Regiment | 1/5th manchest Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 890 | Manchester Regiment | 1st/5th (Territorial) Battalion. | Sargeant |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Bent | son | 2nd November 1914 | |
| Richard Bent | son | 12th May 1917 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary | mother | ||
| Thomas Bent | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Greenhalgh | wife | 31st December 1910 |
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| https://boltonremembers.org | Richard12999 |
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