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We remember Frederick Sidney Richards
We remember Frederick Sidney Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
William W Richards
Source:6189835
1871
1873
sibling
Alfred C Richards
Source:6189835
1873
1875
birth
Source:6189770
1875
1879
sibling
Henry J Richards
Source:6189835
1879
1890
sibling
Ellen May Richards
Source:6189933
1890
1891
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6189835
5th April 1891
1891
location
Mill Road, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189835
5th April 1891
1901
employment
Carter on Farm
Walter Framk Towes
Source:6189939
31st March 1901
1901
location
Salmons Bridge Farm, River Common, Tillington, Midhurst, Sussex
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:6189939
31st March 1901
1915
employment
Farm Labourer
Source:6189770
11th December 1915
1915
enlistment
Chichester
United Kingdom
Source:6189770
11th December 1915
1915
location
2 Sea View Terrace, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6189770
11th December 1915
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
130404
Royal Field Artillery
No 3 Reserve Brigade
Source:6189770
1st April 1916 - 22nd September 1916
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
130404
Royal Field Artillery
4a Reserve Brigade
Source:6189770
22nd September 1916 - 19th October 1916
1916
theatres
Balkans :2
Source:6189770
19th October 1916 - 30th December 1918
1916
service
British Army
Gunner
130404
Royal Field Artillery
98th Brigade, 65th SAAC
Source:6189770
11th December 1916 - 16th March 1919
1919
hospitalisation
Malaria
Hospital/Institution
Source:6189770
7th January 1919
1919
discharge
Source:6189770
16th March 1919
1921
location
Sea View Terrace, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex
United Kingdom
Source:6189770
5th November 1921
1955
death
Source:6189963
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick Sidney |
| Initials | FS |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 6189770 |
| First Names | Frederick Sydney |
| Initials | FS |
| Last Name | Richards Or Richard |
| Source | 6189770 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sea View Terrace, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 11th December 1915 | |
| Mill Road, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Salmons Bridge Farm, River Common, Tillington, Midhurst, Sussex | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Sea View Terrace, Sidlesham, Chichester, Sussex | United Kingdom | known 5th November 1921 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 130404 | Royal Field Artillery | No 3 Reserve Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 130404 | Royal Field Artillery | 4a Reserve Brigade | Gunner | |
| British Army | 130404 | Royal Field Artillery | 98th Brigade, 65th SAAC | Gunner |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann | mother | ||
| William Homer Richards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William W Richards | brother | 1871 | |
| Alfred C Richards | brother | 1873 | |
| Henry J Richards | brother | 1879 | |
| Ellen May Richards | sister | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-12-11 | 6'0" |
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 | |
| 1891 Census for Frederick's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for Frederick's parents - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1901 Census for the household where Frederick was a boarder - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Frederick's father - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| 1911 Census for Frederick's mother - on FindMyPast | Yvonne27542 | |
| GRO Death Registrations Index - on FreeBMD | Yvonne27542 |
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