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We remember Luke Richards
We remember Luke Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
William Richards
Source:6980673
1872
1874
sibling
Rhoda Richards
Source:8545753
1874
1877
sibling
Ann Richards
Source:8545753
1877
1880
sibling
Emma Richards
Source:6980673
1880
1883
1885
sibling
Florence Richards
Source:6980673
1885
1887
sibling
Harriet Richards
Source:6980673
1887
1890
sibling
Frederick Richards
Source:6980673
1890
1891
dates
Age 8
Source:6980673
1891
1891
location
Offwell Village, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6980673
1891
1901
dates
Age 18
Source:8495337
1901
1901
employment
Ordinary Agricultural Labourer
Source:8495337
1901
1901
location
Colwell Cottage, Offwell, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8495337
1901
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:8495339
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Colwell Cottage, Offwell, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8495339
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Offwell Bottom, Offwell, Near Honiton, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:8495339
1911
1915
service
British Army
Driver
T2/12634
Army Service Corps
Source:3721488
2nd April 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:3721488
2nd April 1915
1915
service
British Army
T2/12634
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:9113355
5th April 1915
1922
marriage
Faith Reed
Source:8618995
May 1922
1925
children
Doris E Richards
Source:8545761
1925
1926
children
Winifred J Richards
Source:8495365
1926
1928
children
I Myrtle I Richards
Source:8495365
June 1928
1929
children
Leslie Roy Richards
Source:8545737
21st August 1929
1962
dates
Age 80
Source:8495341
1962
employment
Carter on Farm
Offwell, Honiton
United Kingdom
Source:8495339
service
British Army
Driver
T2/12634
Army Service Corps
Source:3721488
service
British Army
Source:3721488
service
British Army
Driver
Army Service Corp
Source:6654288
service
British Army
Driver
T2/12634
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:9113392
location
Offwell, Devon
United Kingdom
Source:6654288
1962
death
Not War Related
Died from a fall at Uphay Farm.
Axminster (Registered in Honiton)
United Kingdom
Source:8495341
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Luke |
| Initials | L |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 3721488 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colwell Cottage, Offwell, Devon | United Kingdom | known 1901 | ||
| Colwell Cottage, Offwell, Devon | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 | ||
| Offwell Bottom, Offwell, Near Honiton, Devon | United Kingdom | known 1911 | ||
| Offwell Village, Devon | United Kingdom | known 1891 | ||
| Offwell, Devon | United Kingdom |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T2/12634 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | |||||
| British Army | T2/12634 | Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | Driver | Army Service Corp | |||
| British Army | T2/12634 | Royal Army Service Corps | |||
| British Army | T2/12634 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winifred J Richards | daughter | 1926 | |
| I Myrtle I Richards | daughter | June 1928 | |
| Leslie Roy Richards | son | 21st August 1929 | |
| Doris E Richards | daughter | 1925 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Richards | mother | ||
| James Richards | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Richards | brother | 1872 | |
| Emma Richards | sister | 1880 | |
| Florence Richards | sister | 1885 | |
| Harriet Richards | sister | 1887 | |
| Frederick Richards | brother | 1890 | |
| Rhoda Richards | sister | 1874 | |
| Ann Richards | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Faith Reed | wife | May 1922 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Nick37032 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Nick37032 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Nick37032 | |
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 #2 | Nick37032 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Luke Richards c. 1913 | Nick37032 | |
| St. Mary's Church, Offwell - Roll oh Honour | Nick37032 |
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