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We remember Daniel Richards
We remember Daniel Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1894
sibling
Mary Hannah
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1894
1894
sibling
Sarah Anne
Source:7959018
1894
1894
sibling
Jane
Source:7959018
1894
1896
sibling
Sophia
Source:7959018
1896
1899
sibling
David
Source:7959018
1899
1900
sibling
Thomas
Source:7959024
1900
1901
location
Penrhiwcarne, Cilycwm, Llandovery
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7959018
1901
1903
sibling
Catherine
Source:7959024
1903
1908
sibling
William John
Source:7959024
1908
1915
service
British Army
Rifleman
R9943
King's Royal Rifle Corps
Source:7958957
1915
1915
location
Plasnewydd, Cilycwm, Llandovery
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7959018
1915
1915
death
Died of wounds
His Division were the first to be attacked by Flamethrowers (Hooge May ’16). Daniel was wounded there and died in hospital at Bury St Edmunds England.
Bury St Edmunds
United Kingdom
Source:7958957
Source:9489554
25th October 1915
burial
Cilycwm
United Kingdom
Source:9489554
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Daniel |
| Initials | D |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 3718441 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Penrhiwcarne, Cilycwm, Llandovery | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Plasnewydd, Cilycwm, Llandovery | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | R9943 | King's Royal Rifle Corps | Rifleman |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah | mother | ||
| David Richards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Hannah | sister | 1894 | |
| Sarah Anne | sister | 1894 | |
| Sophia | sister | 1896 | |
| David | brother | 1899 | |
| Jane | sister | 1894 | |
| Thomas | brother | 1900 | |
| William John | brother | 1908 | |
| Catherine | sister | 1903 |
Media
Media
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Dan RichardsThis photo is taken from the report of Dan Richards' burial in the The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser of 5th November 1915, digitised by the National Library of Wales at https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3678906/3678911/60/Contributed by:
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Report of burial of Dan Richards 2/4This is the second part of the report of the burial of Dan Richards of the King's Royal Rifles, from The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser of 5 November 1915 digitised by the National Library of Wales at https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3678906/3678911/60/Contributed by:
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Report of burial of Dan Richards 1/4This is the first part of the report of the burial of Dan Richards of the King's Royal Rifles, from The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser of 5 November 1915 digitised by the National Library of Wales at https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3678906/3678911/60/Contributed by:
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Report of burial of Dan Richards 3/4This is the third part of the report of the burial of Dan Richards of the King's Royal Rifles, from The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser of 5 November 1915 digitised by the National Library of Wales at https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3678906/3678911/60/Contributed by:
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Report of burial of Dan Richards 4/4This is the fourth and final part of the report of the burial of Dan Richards of the King's Royal Rifles, from The Carmarthen Journal and South Wales Weekly Advertiser of 5 November 1915 digitised by the National Library of Wales at https://newspapers.library.wales/view/3678906/3678911/60/Contributed by:
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Communities
Communities
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Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of HonourMore about Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llandovery Roll of Honour | Alathea13662 | |
| The Llandovery & District WW1 Roll of Honour | Alathea13662 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Llandovery memorial | Selena49658 | |
| Daniel Richards | Stevie136895 | |
| Dan Richards | Alathea13662 | |
| Report of burial of Dan Richards 2/4 | Alathea13662 | |
| Report of burial of Dan Richards 1/4 | Alathea13662 | |
| Report of burial of Dan Richards 3/4 | Alathea13662 | |
| Report of burial of Dan Richards 4/4 | Alathea13662 |
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