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We remember William Charles Richings
We remember William Charles Richings
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
Reginald Richings
Source:6190064
1886
1888
sibling
Blanche Richings
Source:6190064
1888
1890
sibling
Alfred Richings
Source:6190064
1890
1893
1901
dates
Age 7
Source:6190064
1901
1901
location
Westonbirt, Glos
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6190064
1901
1911
appointments
Home service
Source:6191411
13th March 1911 - 25th August 1914
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6191409
13th March 1911
1911
employment
Farm labourer
Source:6191409
13th March 1911
1911
enlistment
Stroud, Glos
United Kingdom
Source:6191409
13th March 1911
1911
dates
Age 18
Source:6190068
1911
1911
location
Caterham Barracks, Surrey
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:6190068
1911
1914
appointments
Army Reserve
Source:6191412
13th March 1914 - 4th August 1914
1914
appointments
Ex. Force France
Source:6191411
26th August 1914 - 17th March 1915
service
British Army
Private
15172
Grenadier Guards
Source:3732894
1915
death
Killed in Action
Source:7134322
Source:6190060
17th March 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7134322
Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caterham Barracks, Surrey | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 1911 | |
| Westonbirt, Glos | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 15172 | Grenadier Guards | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate Richings | mother | ||
| William Richings | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reginald Richings | brother | 1886 | |
| Blanche Richings | sister | 1888 | |
| Alfred Richings | brother | 1890 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-03-13 | 5'9" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1911-03-13 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| GRO WAR DEATHS ARMY OTHER RANKS (1914 to1921) Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Ann28002 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Attestation form | Ann28002 | |
| Attestation form page 2 | Ann28002 | |
| Military history sheet | Ann28002 | |
| Statement of service | Ann28002 | |
| Avening memorial | Ann28002 |
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