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We remember Richard George Reed
We remember Richard George Reed
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
Alfred Reed
Source:6189432
1882
1886
sibling
Arthur James Reed
Source:6189433
1886
1887
sibling
Albert Henry Reed
Source:6189433
1887
1889
sibling
Jesse William Reed
Source:6189433
1889
1890
sibling
Ethel Louisa Reed
Source:6189433
1890
1892
1901
sibling
Rosie Reed
Source:6189432
1901
1901
location
Old Chalder Farm House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189433
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6189432
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Chalder Farn, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189432
2nd April 1911
1915
employment
Motorist and Railway Porter
Source:6189417
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6189417
11th December 1915
1915
location
Chalder House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6189417
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Private
26616
Machine Gun Corps
Source:6189417
8th March 1916 - 4th July 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6189417
20th May 1916 - 5th September 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
26616
Machine Gun Corps
10th Company
Source:6189417
4th July 1916 - 30th October 1918
1916
service
British Army
Private
8835
East Kent Regiment
9th Batallion
Source:6189417
11th December 1916 - 8th March 1916
1917
hospitalisation
Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189417
13th May 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Tonsilitis
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189417
15th May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Ingrowing toenail right foot
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189417
4th September 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
26616
Machine Gun Corps
Command Depot
Source:6189417
30th October 1918 - 15th February 1919
1918
events
Absent from Parade
Military Discipline
Source:6189417
11th November 1918
1919
discharge
Source:6189417
15th February 1919
1919
location
161 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, London S.W.
United Kingdom
Source:6189417
15th February 1919
hospitalisation
Bronchitis (mild)
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189417
hospitalisation
Trench Fever
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189417
1967
death
Source:6189568
1967
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Reed |
| Source | 6189417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 161 Lavender Hill, Clapham Junction, London S.W. | United Kingdom | known 15th February 1919 | ||
| Chalder Farn, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Chalder House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 11th December 1915 | ||
| Old Chalder Farm House, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 26616 | Machine Gun Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 26616 | Machine Gun Corps | 10th Company | Private | |
| British Army | 26616 | Machine Gun Corps | Command Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 8835 | East Kent Regiment | 9th Batallion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frank Reed | father | ||
| Emma Withall | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rosie Reed | sister | 1901 | |
| Alfred Reed | brother | 1882 | |
| Albert Henry Reed | brother | 1887 | |
| Arthur James Reed | brother | 1886 | |
| Jesse William Reed | brother | 1889 | |
| Ethel Louisa Reed | sister | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 5'5" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Army Service Records - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Richard's mother - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Richard's mother - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Birth Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 | |
| Richard's Baptism - on Sussex Online Parish Clerks | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Death Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Richard's brother Jesse - on LOTFWW | Yvonne27542 | |
| Link to Richard's brother Albert - on LOTFWW | Yvonne27542 | |
| Marriage of Richard's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 |
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