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We remember George Richardson
We remember George Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1892
1914
appointments
Service with the colours
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29th August 1914 - 24th March 1919
1914
dates
Age 22
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29th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Peterborough
United Kingdom
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29th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
13120
Northamptonshire Regiment
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29th August 1914 - 31st March 1920
1914
commission
Regular
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2nd September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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15th April 1915 - 13th May 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound at "Aubers ridge" battle at Rouge Bancs. nr Fromelles
Hospital/Institution
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9th May 1915
1915
marriage
Edith L Richardson nee Collier
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13th September 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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11th October 1915 - 9th July 1917
1915
hospitalisation
Gas shell and Shrapnel wounds at Mazingarbe,during front line duties in the "Loos" area.
Hospital/Institution
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5th December 1915
1916
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound.
Hospital/Institution
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30th July 1916
1917
internment
pow
lager dulmen
Belgium
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10th July 1917 - October 1917
1917
missing
Missing in action until notification of capture at battle of dunes, nieuwpoort, Belgium.
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10th July 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Wounded with Gun Shot
Hospital/Institution
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17th July 1917
1917
children
Kathleen L Richardson
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1917
1917
internment
pow
Lager Dulmen
Germany
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1917 - 1918
1918
internment
pow
regensburg
Germany
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April 1918 - 22nd December 1918
1919
children
Kenneth George Collier Richardson
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28th November 1919
1920
discharge
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31st March 1920
1920
children
Wilfred C Richardson
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1920
1924
children
Eric R Richardson
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1924
1927
children
Gordon F richardson
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1927
employment
bricklayer
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employment
engineers labourer
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hospitalisation
Believed further gassing another 2 times but unsure of dates.
Hospital/Institution
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1929
death
War Related Sickness
Ulcers, Bronchitis, caused by gassing and prisoner of war camp conditions.
memorial hospital,Peterborough
United Kingdom
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24th January 1929
burial
Peterborough
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 3726357 |
| First Names | George |
| Initials | G |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 3726357 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13120 | Northamptonshire Regiment | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen L Richardson | daughter | 1917 | |
| Kenneth George Collier Richardson | son | 28th November 1919 | |
| Wilfred C Richardson | son | 1920 | |
| Eric R Richardson | son | 1924 | |
| Gordon F richardson | son | 1927 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harriett Richardson nee Elson | mother | ||
| George Richardson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Edith L Richardson nee Collier | wife | 13th September 1915 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | brown | light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-08-29 | Methodist |
Media
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George RichardsonIn Northants regiment Uniform. During the war on home leave.
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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 |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| George Richardson | Gordon27660 |
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