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We remember Benjamin Richardson
We remember Benjamin Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1896
sibling
William Richardson
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4th September 1896
1897
1914
enlistment
Hopeman Morayshire
United Kingdom
Source:6161579
3rd March 1914
employment
Farm Worker
Source:6161579
hospitalisation
shrapnel wound to left leg and left arm resulting in Amputation of Arm
Hospital/Institution
Source:6161579
service
British Army
Private
1629
Seaforth Highlanders
Source:3724526
service
British Army
Private
265369
Seaforth Highlanders
6th Battalion
Source:8940251
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:6161579
location
57, Grant Street, Burghead, Morayshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8940251
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Benjamin |
| Initials | B |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 3724526 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 57, Grant Street, Burghead, Morayshire | United Kingdom | parents address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1629 | Seaforth Highlanders | Private | ||
| British Army | 265369 | Seaforth Highlanders | 6th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Richardson | mother | ||
| Benjamin Richardson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Richardson | brother | 4th September 1896 |
Media
Media
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Seaforth Highlanders Cap BadgeSeaforth Highlanders Cap Badge, similar to the one which would have been worn by Benjamin Richardson.
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Communities
Communities
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Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) BattalionMore about Seaforth Highlanders - 6th (Morayshire) Battalion
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Morayshire Roll of Honour | Fiona2104 | |
| Morayshire Roll of Honour - Richardson | Vincent96527 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Seaforth Highlanders Cap Badge | Vincent96527 |
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