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We remember Richard Strand
We remember Richard Strand
Timeline
Timeline
1872
sibling
Clara Hinds
Strand
Source:9288855
1872
1874
sibling
William Strand
Source:9288855
1874
1877
sibling
James W Strand
Source:9288855
1877
1879
sibling
Nancy E Strand
Source:9288855
1879
1882
sibling
May Aka Mary Strand
Source:9288866
1882
1885
1891
dates
Age 6
Source:9288855
5th April 1891
1891
location
156 Bolton Road, Elton, Bury, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9288855
5th April 1891
1891
sibling
Samuel Strand
Source:9288855
1891
1900
employment
Carter
John Dawson
Lower Lane Iron Works, Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9288821
24th September 1900
1900
location
47 Dale Street, Milnrow, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9288821
24th September 1900
1901
dates
Age 16
Source:9288866
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Coal Carter
Source:9288866
31st March 1901
1901
location
47 James Butterworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9288866
31st March 1901
1903
marriage
Mary Jane Gordon
Source:9288872
19th September 1903
1906
children
Richard Strand
Source:9288795
16th April 1906
1907
children
Fred Strand
Source:9288795
13th November 1907
1910
children
Clement Strand
Source:9288872
1910
1911
dates
Age 28
Source:9288872
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Railway Carter
Source:9288872
2nd April 1911
1911
location
49 James Butterworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9288872
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Eunice Strand
Source:9288795
14th July 1911
1914
dates
Age 29
Source:9288795
3rd September 1914
1914
employment
Carter
Source:9288795
3rd September 1914
1914
enlistment
Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9288795
3rd September 1914
1914
service
British Army
Driver
28279
Royal Field Artillery
Various units
Source:9288795
3rd September 1914 - 19th January 1915
1914
location
7 Williams Place, Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9288795
3rd September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
23339
Manchester Regiment
3rd Battalion
Source:9288795
26th January 1915 - 15th October 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
23339
Manchester Regiment
11th Battalion
Source:9288795
16th October 1915 - 2nd January 1916
1915
theatres
Gallipoli :2b
Source:9288795
30th October 1915 - 2nd January 1916
1916
service
British Army
Private
23339
Manchester Regiment
Depot
Source:9288795
3rd January 1916 - 7th June 1916
1916
discharge
Source:4296158
7th June 1916
1918
location
81 Cleaver Street, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9288795
18th November 1918
1939
dates
Age 54
Source:9288881
29th September 1939
1939
employment
None - incapacitated
Source:9288881
29th September 1939
1939
location
3 Charlton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9288881
29th September 1939
1944
dates
Age 58
Source:9288887
1944
1944
death
Blackburn, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9288887
1944
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Strand |
| Source | 4296158 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 156 Bolton Road, Elton, Bury, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 3 Charlton Street, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| 47 Dale Street, Milnrow, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 24th September 1900 | ||
| 47 James Butterworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| 49 James Butterworth Street, Rochdale, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 7 Williams Place, Crawford Street, Rochdale, Lancashire | United Kingdom | known 3rd September 1914 | ||
| 81 Cleaver Street, Blackburn, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 18th November 1918 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 28279 | Royal Field Artillery | Various units | Driver | |
| British Army | 23339 | Manchester Regiment | 11th Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 23339 | Manchester Regiment | Depot | Private | |
| British Army | 23339 | Manchester Regiment | 3rd Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| 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 |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Strand | son | 16th April 1906 | |
| Fred Strand | son | 13th November 1907 | |
| Eunice Strand | daughter | 14th July 1911 | |
| Clement Strand | son | 1910 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen Strand nee Olive | mother | ||
| William H Strand | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Strand | brother | 1874 | |
| James W Strand | brother | 1877 | |
| Nancy E Strand | sister | 1879 | |
| Clara Hinds nee Strand | sister | 1872 | |
| Samuel Strand | brother | 1891 | |
| May Aka Mary Strand | sister | 1882 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Jane Gordon | wife | 19th September 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fair | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-09-25 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-03 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, Silver War Badge Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army WWI Service Records, 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| British Army Service Records 1760-1915 | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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