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We remember Richard Thomas Shea
We remember Richard Thomas Shea
Timeline
Timeline
1886
sibling
William Devereux Shea
Source:8702312
1886
1888
1891
location
Weedon Barracks, Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8702234
5th April 1891
1901
location
Fort Hubberston, Hakin, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8702252
31st March 1901
1911
location
Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:8702213
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Second Class Collector of Fishery Statistics
Board of Agriculture and Fisheries
Fishguard and Neyland
United Kingdom
Source:6193323
1st May 1911
1915
enlistment
Wales
United Kingdom
Source:6193323
29th December 1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant
Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:3991704
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Died of influenza and pneumonia at 5:10pm. His parents were present at the time of his death.
Southern General Hospital, Edgbaston, Birmingham
United Kingdom
Source:6193323
Source:8702279
12th November 1918
burial
Pembrokeshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:8702218
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Thomas |
| Initials | RT |
| Last Name | Shea |
| Source | 3991704 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Hubberston, Hakin, Pembrokeshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Pembroke Dock, Pembrokeshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Weedon Barracks, Weedon Beck, Northamptonshire | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Garrison Artillery | Lieutenant |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Shea | father | ||
| Mary Ann Devereux | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Devereux Shea | brother | 1886 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-07-04 | 5'8" |
Media
Media
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Grave of Richard Thomas and William Devereux SheaGrave of the two sons of John and Mary Ann Shea in Treffgarne (St Michael) Churchyard
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Communities
Communities
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who died during WW1
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Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1More about Board of Agriculture and Fisheries - Employees who enrolled for military service during WW1
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | John21589 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John21589 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Fisheries in the Great War | John21589 | |
| England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes | John21589 | |
| England and Wales Civil Registration Indexes | John21589 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Grave of Richard Thomas and William Devereux Shea | John21589 |
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