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We remember Richard Scantlebury
We remember Richard Scantlebury
Timeline
Timeline
1871
sibling
Ellen Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1871
1873
sibling
Emma Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1873
1876
sibling
John Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1876
1878
sibling
Martha Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1878
1888
1909
marriage
Elizabeth Sword
Source:3921261
October 1909 - 1960
1910
children
Mary Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1910
1911
employment
Coal Miner
Source:3921261
2nd April 1911
1911
location
4 Portland Place, Ashington, Northumberland
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:3921261
2nd April 1911
1912
children
Richard Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1912
1915
children
Lilian Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1915
1915
enlistment
Bedlington, Northumberland,
United Kingdom
Source:3921261
12th December 1915
1917
service
British Army
Driver
223147
Royal Field Artillery
384(R) Battery
Source:3921261
3rd April 1917
1918
children
Douglas Haig Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1918
1919
discharge
Source:3921261
10th March 1919
1923
children
John Guthrie Scantlebury
Source:3921261
1923
1960
death
Tynemouth, Northumberland.
United Kingdom
Source:3921261
June 1960
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Scantlebury |
| Source | 3921261 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Portland Place, Ashington, Northumberland | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 223147 | Royal Field Artillery | 384(R) Battery | Driver |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Scantlebury | daughter | 1910 | |
| Richard Scantlebury | son | 1912 | |
| Lilian Scantlebury | daughter | 1915 | |
| Douglas Haig Scantlebury | son | 1918 | |
| John Guthrie Scantlebury | son | 1923 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Scantlebury nee Dawe | mother | ||
| Richard Scantlebury | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Scantlebury | sister | 1871 | |
| Emma Scantlebury | sister | 1873 | |
| John Scantlebury | brother | 1876 | |
| Martha Scantlebury | sister | 1878 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Sword | wife | October 1909 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-04-03 | 5'11" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Artillery Badge | Michael19507 |
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