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We remember Richard Otten
We remember Richard Otten
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1898
service
British Army
Private 2nd Class
9630
Welsh Regiment
3rd (Militia) Battalion
Source:8542768
9th August 1898
1903
enlistment
Swansea
United Kingdom
Source:8542768
5th January 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7860
South Wales Borderers
Source:8542768
5th January 1903 - 7th April 1903
1903
service
British Army
Private
7860
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battalion
Source:8542768
8th April 1903 - 31st March 1905
1904
location
HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban
South Africa
military residence address
Source:8542768
20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904
1905
marriage
Mary Ann Phillips
Source:8542768
4th December 1905 - 1912
1913
marriage
Sarah Ann Owens
Source:8542768
13th December 1913
1914
service
British Army
Private
7860
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8542768
13th August 1914 - 14th October 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8542768
13th August 1914 - 14th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun Shot wounds to both feet
Hospital/Institution
Source:8542768
14th October 1915
1915
location
No.1 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples
France
military residence address
Source:8542768
14th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
7860
South Wales Borderers Depot
Source:8542768
5th December 1915 - 5th January 1916
1916
discharge
Source:8542768
5th January 1916
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Otten |
| Source | 3347016 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| HM Troopship "Plassey" to destination of Southampton, departing from Durban | South Africa | military residence address | 20th May 1904 - 9th June 1904 | |
| No.1 Canadian General Hospital, Etaples | France | military residence address | 14th October 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7860 | South Wales Borderers | Private | ||
| British Army | 7860 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 7860 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 9630 | Welsh Regiment | 3rd (Militia) Battalion | Private 2nd Class | |
| British Army | 7860 | South Wales Borderers Depot | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Phillips | wife | 4th December 1905 | |
| Sarah Ann Owens | wife | 13th December 1913 |
Media
Media
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Broderick capThe Broderick cap was worn from its introduction in 1902 until its removal from issue in 1905.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" menMore about South Wales Borderers "Time Expired" men
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Broderick cap | Keith1947 |
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