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We remember Richard James Pearce
We remember Richard James Pearce
Timeline
Timeline
1886
1886
location
7 Gill Street, Limehouse, London
United Kingdom
Source:7948303
3rd May 1886
1888
sibling
David Lewis Pearce
Source:7947934
1888
1911
employment
Wood Machinist
Source:7947934
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Belgrave Road, Plaistow, Essex
United Kingdom
Source:7947934
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Mary Kirby
Source:7947096
8th August 1914
1915
enlistment
Poplar
United Kingdom
Source:7947096
14th April 1915
1915
appointments
Sawyer Skilled
Source:7947096
14th May 1915
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:7947096
14th May 1915
1915
location
8 Ramsay Road, Forest Gate, London
United Kingdom
Source:7947096
14th May 1915
1917
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
98165
Royal Engineers
Source:7947101
27th July 1917
1918
children
Iris Winifred Pearce
Source:7947096
24th August 1918
1919
discharge
Source:7947096
29th January 1919
service
British Army
Sapper
98165
Royal Engineers
Source:3447489
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Pearce |
| Source | 7947096 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 34 Belgrave Road, Plaistow, Essex | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| 7 Gill Street, Limehouse, London | United Kingdom | known 3rd May 1886 | ||
| 8 Ramsay Road, Forest Gate, London | United Kingdom | known 14th May 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 98165 | Royal Engineers | Sapper | ||
| British Army | 98165 | Royal Engineers | Lance Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 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
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iris Winifred Pearce | daughter | 24th August 1918 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Pearce | mother | ||
| Lewis Pearce | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Lewis Pearce | brother | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Kirby | wife | 8th August 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05-14 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1886-05-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Avril161 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Avril161 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| War Diary of 138 Army Troops Coy, Royal Engineers | Avril161 | |
| London, England, Births and Baptisms, 1813-1906 for Richard James Pearce | Avril161 |
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