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We remember Wilfred Stanley Richmond
We remember Wilfred Stanley Richmond
Timeline
Timeline
1882
1891
location
Kempston Road, Bedford
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9086999
1891
1909
marriage
Viola Gladys Allen
Source:9393020
1909
1911
employment
Assistant Borough Engineer Surveyor
Source:9393021
1911
1911
location
Elstow, Victoria Road, Mill Hill, Middlesex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9393021
1911
1917
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:9301594
15th May 1917
1919
service
British Army
Colonel
Royal Engineers
Source:9254857
1919
1962
death
Source:9087003
1962
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Wilfred Stanley |
| Initials | WS |
| Last Name | Richmond |
| Source | 3733991 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elstow, Victoria Road, Mill Hill, Middlesex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| Kempston Road, Bedford | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Engineers | Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bessie Richmond | mother | ||
| John Richmond | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Viola Gladys Allen | wife | 1909 |
Media
Media
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Royal Engineers Cap BadgeA cap badge, similar to this, was worn by those serving with the RE.
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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.
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Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extractsMore about Bedford Modern School - Eagle Magazine extracts
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Alexander119331 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Alexander119331 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| London Gazette - Temp Col, RE, Retains rank and staff appointment.1919 | Alexander119331 | |
| Bedford Modern School Eagle Magazine dated April 1962 | Alexander119331 | |
| Wikipedia entry in List of Old Bedford Modernians Colonel W S Richmond CMG, MICE | Alexander119331 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Engineers Cap Badge | Alexander119331 |
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