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We remember Henry Richardson
We remember Henry Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Thomas Richardson
Source:7615604
1881
1883
sibling
Rosamond Richardson
Source:7615604
1883
1885
sibling
Annie Richardson
Source:7615604
1885
1886
1886
location
40 Railway Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7615604
21st December 1886
1889
sibling
John William Richardson
Source:7615604
1889
1891
sibling
Robert Richardson
Source:7615604
1891
1891
location
34 Harrow Street, Gateshead, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7620454
5th April 1891
1901
dates
Age 14
Source:7615604
31st March 1901
1901
location
29 Dale Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7615604
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Hairdresser
Newcastle on Tyne, England
United Kingdom
Source:7615604
April 1901
1911
dates
Age 24
Source:7615604
April 1911
1915
enlistment
Cramlington, Northumberland, England
United Kingdom
Source:7616148
16th June 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
1533
Northumberland Fusiliers
16th battalion
Source:7616148
14th November 1915
1917
service
British Army
Private
1533
Northumberland Fusiliers
84th Training Reserve
Source:7616148
6th July 1917 - 17th August 1917
1917
dates
Age 30
Source:7613469
21st July 1917
1917
marriage
Dorothy Isabella Pringle
Source:7616114
21st July 1917 - 27th March 1954
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:7616148
27th July 1917 - 10th November 1917
1917
service
British Army
Private
25333
West Riding Regiment
2/7th battalion
Source:7616148
17th August 1917 - 21st October 1918
1917
hospitalisation
Gun shot wound to the neck
Hospital/Institution
Source:7616148
25th September 1917 - 3rd October 1917
1917
hospitalisation
Treated in the First Australian General Hospital based at Rouen
Hospital/Institution
Source:7616148
19th October 1917
1918
hospitalisation
Treated in the Reading War Hospital
Hospital/Institution
Source:7616148
20th March 1918 - 3rd April 1918
1918
service
British Army
Private
668648
Labour Corps
483 H.S. Employment Company
Source:7616148
21st October 1918 - 4th March 1919
1919
discharge
Source:7616148
4th March 1919
1920
location
56 Delaval Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle
United Kingdom
Source:7616148
2nd June 1920
1954
death
Not War Related
Newcastle upon Tyne
United Kingdom
Source:7613469
27th March 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Henry |
| Initials | H |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 3727044 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dale Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 34 Harrow Street, Gateshead, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 40 Railway Street, Newcastle-on-Tyne, England | United Kingdom | parents address | known 21st December 1886 | |
| 56 Delaval Terrace, Gosforth, Newcastle | United Kingdom | known 2nd June 1920 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 25333 | West Riding Regiment | 2/7th battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 668648 | Labour Corps | 483 H.S. Employment Company | Private | |
| British Army | 1533 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 84th Training Reserve | Private | |
| British Army | 1533 | Northumberland Fusiliers | 16th battalion | Private |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Richardson | mother | ||
| George Richardson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Richardson | brother | 1881 | |
| Rosamond Richardson | sister | 1883 | |
| Annie Richardson | sister | 1885 | |
| John William Richardson | brother | 1889 | |
| Robert Richardson | brother | 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dorothy Isabella Pringle | wife | 21st July 1917 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06-16 | 0" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1918-03-20 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Henry RichardsonWedding photograph of Henry Richardson and Dorothy Isabella Pringle on 21.07.1917 at St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle-on-Tyne while he was on leave from 84th Training Regiment at Scotton Camp, Catterick (according to the Marriage Certificate), 6 days before he was posted to France.
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Copy of birth certificate of Henry RichardsonCertified copy of birth certificate dated 5th January 1923Contributed by:
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Marriage certificateMarriage certificate of Henry Richardson and Dorothy Isabella Pringle. They were married at St Nicholas Cathedral, Newcastle-on-Tyne while he was on leave from 84th Training Regiment at Scotton Camp, Catterick.Contributed by:
Steve50695
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 census | Steve50695 | |
| Service record | Steve50695 | |
| 1891 census | Steve50695 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Henry Richardson | Steve50695 | |
| Henry Richardson 1917 | Steve50695 | |
| Copy of birth certificate of Henry Richardson | Steve50695 | |
| 1914 map of Newcastle | Steve50695 | |
| Marriage certificate | Steve50695 |
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