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We remember Richard Nicholls
We remember Richard Nicholls
Timeline
Timeline
1901
dates
Age 13
Source:5514155
31st March 1901
1907
service
British Army
Private
West Riding Regiment
1st Battalion
Source:6658303
1907
1911
dates
Age 23
Source:5514074
2nd April 1911
1919
service
British Army
Sergeant
8941
Duke of Wellington's Regt
1st Battalion
Source:6658303
1919
1920
service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
8941
West Riding Regiment
Source:3238750
1920
1920
dates
Age 29
Source:6658346
11th July 1920
1920
marriage
Catherine Theresa Driscoll
Source:6658346
11th July 1920
1920
service
British Army
Sergeant Instructor
Duke of Wellingtons Regiment
Source:6658346
11th July 1920
1920
location
15 Watts Street, St George in the East, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6658346
11th July 1920
1929
location
1E Peabody Buildings, Glasshouse Street, London
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6658364
2nd May 1929
1931
dates
Age 42
Source:6658338
1931
1931
location
49 Highgrove Road, Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6658364
18th June 1931
1931
death
Not War Related
Died at St George in the East Hospital.
Stepney, London
United Kingdom
Source:6658364
Source:6658338
18th June 1931
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Nicholls |
| Source | 3238750 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Watts Street, St George in the East, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 11th July 1920 | |
| 1E Peabody Buildings, Glasshouse Street, London | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd May 1929 | |
| 49 Highgrove Road, Longbridge Road, Barking, Essex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th June 1931 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Duke of Wellingtons Regiment | Sergeant Instructor | |||
| British Army | 8941 | West Riding Regiment | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 8941 | Duke of Wellington's Regt | 1st Battalion | Sergeant | |
| British Army | West Riding Regiment | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Nicholls | mother | ||
| George Nicholls | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catherine Theresa Driscoll | wife | 11th July 1920 |
Media
Media
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Richard Nicholls army portraitRichard Nicholls in colour sergeant uniform. Please note that this photo has been restored so some colours may be innacurate (e.g. medal ribbon is probably not right).
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India General Service Medal 1India General Service medal with Afghanistan NWF 1919 clasp, awarded for service during the Third Afghan War from 6th May to 8th August 1919. Inscription around edge: 8941 Sergt R. Nichols, 1/Duke of Wellington's Regt. 1=1st batallion, 8941=Regt numberContributed by:
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India General Service Medal 2India General Service Medal awarded to Richard Nicholls.Contributed by:
Hannah21187
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Hannah21187 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 (British War Medal) | Hannah21187 | |
| UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 (India General Service Medal) | Hannah21187 | |
| UK, Military Campaign Medal and Award Rolls, 1793-1949 (India 1903-1911) | Hannah21187 | |
| Army Service Numbers: Duke of Wellingtons West Riding Regt | Hannah21187 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Nicholls army portrait | Hannah21187 | |
| India General Service Medal 1 | Hannah21187 | |
| India General Service Medal 2 | Hannah21187 |
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