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We remember Francis Herbert Richards
We remember Francis Herbert Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1901
location
Taw Green, Winkleigh, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9374053
31st March 1901
1911
employment
Horseman on Farm
John Densham Shapland
Eggesford, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:9374053
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Trenchard Farm, Eggesford, Devon
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9374053
2nd April 1911
service
British Army
Private
15703
Devonshire Regiment
Source:3719415
service
British Army
Acting Corporal
15703
Devonshire Regiment
8th Battalion
Source:9374027
1917
death
Killed in Action
Pas de Calais
France
Source:9374023
Source:9374027
2nd April 1917
burial
Ecoust-St.Mein, Pas de Calais
France
III H 17
Source:9374023
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis Herbert |
| Initials | FH |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 9374027 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Taw Green, Winkleigh, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | 31st March 1901 | |
| Trenchard Farm, Eggesford, Devon | United Kingdom | away from home address | 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15703 | Devonshire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 15703 | Devonshire Regiment | 8th Battalion | Acting Corporal |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriet Farley | mother | ||
| Anthony Richards | father |
Media
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Soldiers Died In The Great War 1914-1919"Soldiers Died in the Great War 1914-19" was originally published by His Majesty's Stationery Office (HMSO) in 1921.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission Website | Daniel140594 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Soldiers Died In The Great War 1914-1919 | Daniel140594 | |
| Medal Rolls Index Card | Daniel140594 | |
| Transcribed Evidence of Francis Herbert Richard's | Daniel140594 |
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