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We remember David Richards
We remember David Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1898
1912
dates
Age 14
Source:9562799
6th February 1912
1912
enlistment
Jamaica
Source:9562799
6th February 1912
1912
service
British Army
Boy
6070
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9562799
6th February 1912
1916
service
British Army
Private
6070
West India Regiment
2nd Battalion
Source:9562799
6th February 1916
1916
theatres
East Africa :5a
Source:9562799
2nd July 1916
1920
discharge
Source:9562799
12th November 1920
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | David |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 9562799 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6070 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | Boy | |
| British Army | 6070 | West India Regiment | 2nd Battalion | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| David Richards | father |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIRMore about Service records of the West Indies Regiments: WIR and BWIR
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| West India Regiment | Deborah102878 |
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