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We remember Edward Riches
We remember Edward Riches
Timeline
Timeline
1891
1891
location
Lea Bridge Gardens Leyton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9506766
19th September 1891
1901
location
Lea Bridge Gardens Leyton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9503699
31st March 1901
1911
location
Elm Park Road Leyton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9503701
2nd April 1911
1914
enlistment
Bethnal Green
United Kingdom
Source:9503863
17th November 1914
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9503818
1915 - 1915
1915
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9503863
30th May 1915
1916
theatres
Egypt :4
Source:9503824
14th January 1916
1916
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9503863
13th March 1916 - 28th January 1919
1917
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:9503863
20th September 1917 - 10th December 1917
1917
appointments
Acting 2nd Corporal
Source:9503863
10th December 1917 - 1st March 1918
1918
appointments
Lance Corporal
Source:9503863
1st March 1918 - 1st April 1918
1918
appointments
2nd Corporal
Source:9503863
1st April 1918
1923
marriage
Rose Putman
Source:9506752
10th November 1923
service
British Army
Driver
1424
Royal Engineers
Source:3732282
service
British Army
Driver
558136
Royal Engineers
Source:3732282
1982
death
St Albans
United Kingdom
Source:9503617
Source:9503631
25th April 1982
burial
Waltham Forest
United Kingdom
Source:9503637
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Edward |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Riches |
| Source | 3732282 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elm Park Road Leyton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Lea Bridge Gardens Leyton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th September 1891 | |
| Lea Bridge Gardens Leyton | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1424 | Royal Engineers | Driver | ||
| British Army | 558136 | Royal Engineers | Driver |
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
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Muffat | mother | ||
| Charles Riches | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rose Putman | wife | 10th November 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-11-17 | 5'6" |
Media
Media
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Postcard and captionPostcard of Alexandria, Egypt and copy of the message sentContributed by:
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Postcard of Suez and transcriptionpostcard sent by Edward Charles Riches from EgyptContributed by:
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postcard of Efferen Germany and transcriptionpostcard sent from Germany by Edward Charles Riches (probably Dec 1918)Contributed by:
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postcard and transcriptionpostcard sent from Germany by Edward Charles RichesContributed by:
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Probate Record | Anne157418 | |
| Civil Registration index of births, marriages and deaths | Anne157418 | |
| Chingford Mount Cemetery Burial Record | Anne157418 | |
| 1901 Census | Anne157418 | |
| 1911 census | Anne157418 | |
| WW1 Soldiers Records | Anne157418 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| WW1 medals | Anne157418 | |
| photograph of Edward Charles Riches | Anne157418 | |
| Photo of Edward Charles Riches | Anne157418 | |
| photo of Edward Charles Riches | Anne157418 | |
| photo of a group of royal engineers | Anne157418 | |
| Postcard and caption | Anne157418 | |
| Postcard of Suez and transcription | Anne157418 | |
| postcard of Efferen Germany and transcription | Anne157418 | |
| postcard and transcription | Anne157418 | |
| Marriage Certificate | Anne157418 | |
| Birth Certificate | Anne157418 |
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