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We remember Richard Young
We remember Richard Young
Timeline
Timeline
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Details
Details
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Young |
| Source | 4932062 |
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 7338 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | Army Reserve | ||||
| British Army | 7338 | Gordon Highlanders | 1st Battalion | Private |
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Good Conduct Badges | Other War Service Award | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Margaret Young | mother | ||
| John Young | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William Young | brother | 1885 | |
| George Young | brother | 1889 | |
| Lily Young | sister | 2nd May 1891 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Agnes Blackwood | wife | 14th July 1914 |
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1900-04-23 | 5'6" |
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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 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Robin43186 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | Robin43186 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1891 Census | Robin43186 |
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