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We remember Richard Thompson
We remember Richard Thompson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1909
dates
Age 25
Source:9027670
2nd January 1909
1909
marriage
Elizabeth Ann Cannon
Source:7105615
24th January 1909
1909
children
Richard Thompson
Source:7105615
10th July 1909
1911
children
Elizabeth A Thompson
Source:7105615
May 1911
1913
children
William Frederick Thompson
Source:7105615
14th June 1913
1916
children
Robert Pounder Thompson
Source:7105615
3rd May 1916
service
British Army
Private
20285
Yorkshire Regiment
Source:4420327
1916
death
Source:7105615
26th June 1916
burial
Somme
France
Source:7105615
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Thompson |
| Source | 4420327 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 20285 | Yorkshire Regiment | Private |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Richard Thompson | son | 10th July 1909 | |
| Elizabeth A Thompson | daughter | May 1911 | |
| William Frederick Thompson | son | 14th June 1913 | |
| Robert Pounder Thompson | son | 3rd May 1916 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Pounder Thompson | father | ||
| mother |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Ann Cannon | wife | 24th January 1909 |
Media
Media
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In Memory of Private Richard Thompson who died 26Photo of the Cemetery where he is remembered with honour
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Marriage Certificate for Richard ThompsonMarriage of Richard Thompson to Elizabeth Ann Cannon 24 Jan 1909 in HartlepoolContributed by:
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Birth of Richard's son William in 1913Birth Certificate for Richard's son William Frederick Pounder in Hartlepool on 14 Jun 1913Contributed by:
Ruth123067
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| In Memory of Private Richard Thompson who died 26 | Ruth123067 | |
| Whitby, Yorkshire, England | Ruth123067 | |
| Marriage Certificate for Richard Thompson | Ruth123067 | |
| Birth of Richard's son William in 1913 | Ruth123067 |
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