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We remember Richard Breaks
We remember Richard Breaks
Timeline
Timeline
1880
sibling
Thomas Breaks
Source:9308782
1880
1881
1883
sibling
Annice Breaks
Source:9308782
1883
1891
dates
Age 10
Source:9308782
5th April 1891
1891
location
24 Grasmere Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9308782
5th April 1891
1899
employment
Moulder
Not known
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9308786
10th October 1899
1899
dates
Age 18
Source:9308779
19th October 1899
1899
service
British Army
Rifleman
6966
Rifle Brigade
2nd Battalion
Source:9308779
21st October 1899 - 9th October 1905
1901
dates
Age 20
Source:9308786
31st March 1901
1901
employment
Full-time professional soldier
The Crown
The British Army
United Kingdom
Source:9308786
31st March 1901
1901
location
Portobello Barracks, in the Rathmines suburb of Dublin
Ireland
military residence address
Source:9308786
31st March 1901
1905
service
British Army
Rifleman
6966
Rifle Brigade
1st Battalion
Source:9308779
10th October 1905 - 18th October 1907
1907
dates
Age 26
Source:9308779
18th October 1907
1907
location
51 Hibbert Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9308779
19th October 1907
1908
marriage
Gertrude Breaks nee Cooke
Source:9308799
4th January 1908 - 1953
1908
dates
Age 26
Source:9308796
March 1908
1908
children
Dora Breaks
Source:9308779
2nd August 1908
1911
dates
Age 29
Source:9308787
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Iron Founder Fitter
A general engineering works
Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9308787
2nd April 1911
1911
location
34 Grasmere Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9308787
2nd April 1911
1911
children
James Breaks
Source:9308779
17th June 1911
1914
dates
Age 33
Source:9308779
5th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Winchester, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Source:9308779
5th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
6966
Rifle Brigade
5th (Reserve) Battalion
Source:9308779
5th August 1914 - 24th August 1914
1914
service
British Army
Rifleman
6966
Rifle Brigade
1st Battalion
Source:9308779
26th August 1914 - 7th August 1915
1914
theatres
Western Europe :1
Source:9308779
26th August 1914 - 24th September 1914
1915
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
72391
Chinese Labour Corps
151st Company
Source:9308779
8th August 1915 - 7th December 1918
1918
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9308779
28th November 1918
1918
service
British Army
Corporal
627191
Chinese Labour Corps
143rd Company
Source:9308779
8th December 1918 - 16th January 1919
1919
service
British Army
Acting Serjeant
627191
Chinese Labour Corps
143rd Company
Source:9308779
17th January 1919 - 15th July 1919
1919
discharge
Source:9308779
15th July 1919
1919
location
129 Furten[?] Street, Bolton, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9308779
16th July 1919
1920
children
Gertrude M Breaks
Source:9308796
1920
1939
dates
Age 58
Source:9308797
September 1939
1939
location
Bolton County Borough, Lancashire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9308797
September 1939
1954
dates
Age 73
Source:9308800
December 1954
service
British Army
Private
49628
13th Battalion Royal Defence Corps
Source:480356
1954
death
Not War Related
Richard Breaks died over 30 years after the ending of the Great War. He was 73.
Bolton Registration District, Lancashire
United Kingdom
Source:9308800
December 1954
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Breaks |
| Source | 480356 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 129 Furten[?] Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 16th July 1919 | |
| 24 Grasmere Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| 34 Grasmere Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| 51 Hibbert Street, Bolton, Lancashire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 19th October 1907 | |
| Bolton County Borough, Lancashire | United Kingdom | their own address | known September 1939 | |
| Portobello Barracks, in the Rathmines suburb of Dublin | Ireland | military residence address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 49628 | 13th Battalion Royal Defence Corps | Private | ||
| British Army | 6966 | Rifle Brigade | 2nd Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 6966 | Rifle Brigade | 1st Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 6966 | Rifle Brigade | 5th (Reserve) Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 6966 | Rifle Brigade | 1st Battalion | Rifleman | |
| British Army | 72391 | Chinese Labour Corps | 151st Company | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 627191 | Chinese Labour Corps | 143rd Company | Corporal | |
| British Army | 627191 | Chinese Labour Corps | 143rd Company | Acting Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dora Breaks | daughter | 2nd August 1908 | |
| James Breaks | son | 17th June 1911 | |
| Gertrude M Breaks | daughter | 1920 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dinah Breaks | mother | ||
| Thomas Breaks | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thomas Breaks | brother | 1880 | |
| Annice Breaks | sister | 1883 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude Breaks nee Cooke | wife | 4th January 1908 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1907-10-18 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901-03-31 | Methodist |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| Ireland Census 1901 Transcription | Keith22624 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith22624 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth Recorded Bolton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Bolton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| 1939 National Registration Act Records | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Farnworth Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Death Recorded Bolton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 | |
| Marriage Recorded Bolton Registration District, Lancashire | Keith22624 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Chinese Labour Corps | Keith22624 |
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