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We remember Robert Richardson
We remember Robert Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1882
sibling
John Richardson
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1882
1884
sibling
Charles Richardson
Source:8807875
1884
1891
1895
sibling
Mary Richardson
Source:8807875
1895
1898
sibling
Alice Richardson
Source:8807875
1898
1900
sibling
Hugh Richardson
Source:8807875
1900
1914
dates
Age 23
Source:8807875
27th September 1914
1914
employment
Shoemaker
Source:8807875
27th September 1914
1914
enlistment
Preston, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8807875
27th September 1914
1914
location
Carlisle Farm, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Lancs
United Kingdom
Source:8807875
27th September 1914
1915
events
Deserted
Military Discipline
Aldershot
United Kingdom
Source:8807875
22nd July 1915
1915
events
Fraud
Military Discipline
Enlisted in Lancs Fusiliers 28.6.1915 in the name Robert Johnson.
Source:8807875
17th August 1915
1916
events
Drunkeness
Military Discipline
Cairo
Egypt
Admonished
Source:8807875
8th April 1916
1918
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:8807868
9th February 1918
service
British Army
Driver
T2/016304
Royal Army Service Corps
Source:3729690
service
British Army
Driver
T2/016304
Army Service Corps
Source:7322737
1918
death
Not War Related
Valvular disease of heart. A report was made as he died suddenly. Post mortem exam concluded that hs heart was extensively diseased and was not a result or aggravated by military service.
Alexandria
Egypt
Source:7322737
Source:8807875
9th February 1918
burial
Israel
P.115
Source:7322737
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 3729690 |
| First Names | Robert |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Johnson |
| Source | 8807875 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carlisle Farm, Liverpool Road, Penwortham, Lancs | United Kingdom | known 27th September 1914 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | T2/016304 | Royal Army Service Corps | Driver | ||
| British Army | T2/016304 | Army Service Corps | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Richardson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Richardson | brother | 1882 | |
| Charles Richardson | brother | 1884 | |
| Hugh Richardson | brother | 1900 | |
| Mary Richardson | sister | 1895 | |
| Alice Richardson | sister | 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-27 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-27 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Penwortham War MemorialListing those who fell in the Great War from Penwortham, Preston, Lancashire.
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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 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Gill49 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Gill49 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Penwortham War Memorial | Gill49 |
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