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We remember Francis James Richmond
We remember Francis James Richmond
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
dates
Age 17
Source:9126295
1901
1901
employment
Scholar
United Kingdom
Source:9126295
1901
1901
location
81 Ashburnham Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
school/college address
Source:9126295
1901
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Engineers
10th Labour Battalion
Source:3733322
29th September 1915
1915
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:3733322
14th November 1915
1917
service
British Army
Captain
Royal Engineers
Source:9254846
28th February 1917
1923
location
'Engadine', Ruthven Rd, Half Way Tree PO
Jamaica
their own address
Source:3733322
31st March 1923
service
British Army
Acting Major
Royal Engineers
264th Railway Company
Source:3733322
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Francis James |
| Initials | FJ |
| Last Name | Richmond |
| Source | 3733322 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 'Engadine', Ruthven Rd, Half Way Tree PO | Jamaica | their own address | known 31st March 1923 | |
| 81 Ashburnham Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | school/college address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Captain | |||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 10th Labour Battalion | Lieutenant | ||
| British Army | Royal Engineers | 264th Railway Company | Acting Major |
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 |
Media
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by F J Richmond.
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Communities
Communities
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Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.More about Bedford Modern School - List of Old Bedford Modernians serving in HM Forces 1914 - 1918.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Appointed Lt, RE, 1915 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Appointed Capt, RE, 1917 | Alexander119331 | |
| London Gazette - Relinquish A/Maj, RE, 1919. | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Registration book 1891 - 1900 | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 | |
| Out of Many One People | Deborah102878 |
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