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We remember Matthew Ridley Richardson
We remember Matthew Ridley Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1887
sibling
Sarah Elizabeth Richardson
Source:6653729
1887
1892
1895
sibling
Nicholas Ernest Richardson
Source:6653729
1895
1901
sibling
Ridley Richardson
Source:6653729
1901
1907
sibling
Harold Richardson
Source:6653729
1907
1914
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6173867
1st September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Private
2263
Manchester Regiment
1/7th Battalion
Source:6173867
1st September 1914 - 13th September 1916
1914
employment
Clerk
Refuge Assurance Company
Oxford Road, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6653729
November 1914
1915
education
Elementary/Secondary
Upper Jackson Street School
Hulme, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6653729
23rd March 1915
1915
location
91 Cromwell Road Stretford Manchester
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:6653729
9th April 1915
1915
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:6173911
5th June 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Matthew Richardson's left arm was amputated as a result of injuries sustained in battle at Gallipoli.
Hospital/Institution
Source:6653729
15th August 1915 - 15th August 1915
1916
discharge
Source:6173867
13th September 1916
1928
marriage
Evelyne Margaret Lawrence
Source:6991073
18th July 1928 - 18th September 1964
1964
dates
Age 71
Source:6172464
18th September 1964
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:6173867
1964
death
Not War Related
Cause of death given as bronchopneumonia and generalised atherosclerosis
Park Hospital, Davyhulme, Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:6172464
18th September 1964
sibling
Edward Richardson
Source:6653729
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Matthew Ridley |
| Initials | MR |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 6172435 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 91 Cromwell Road Stretford Manchester | United Kingdom | their own address | known 9th April 1915 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 2263 | Manchester Regiment | 1/7th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maria Richardson | mother | ||
| Matthew Ridley Richardson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sarah Elizabeth Richardson | sister | 1887 | |
| Nicholas Ernest Richardson | brother | 1895 | |
| Edward Richardson | brother | ||
| Ridley Richardson | brother | 1901 | |
| Harold Richardson | brother | 1907 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evelyne Margaret Lawrence | wife | 18th July 1928 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blue | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-09-06 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1928-07-18 | Congregationalist |
Media
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Private Matthew RichardsonOfficial portrait photograph of Private Matthew Richardson, taken in Khartoum, where the 1/7th Battalion of the Manchester Regiment was stationed from late 1914 to early 1915.
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Distant Minarets | Carl40350 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Private Matthew Richardson | Carl40350 |
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