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We remember Richard James Walters
We remember Richard James Walters
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1884
location
Newton Street, Burton
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5512188
7th December 1884
1888
sibling
Jessie J Walters
Source:5512474
1888
1891
dates
Age 7
Source:5512474
5th April 1891
1891
location
11 Pembroke Place, Newton Street, Burton Upon Trent
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:5512474
5th April 1891
1903
dates
Age 18
Source:5512712
1st October 1903
1903
enlistment
Manchester
United Kingdom
Source:5512535
1st October 1903
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:5512446
2nd April 1911
1911
service
British Army
Corporal
Royal Scots
Source:5512446
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Glencorse Barracks, midlothian, Scotland
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5512446
2nd April 1911
1911
dates
Age 26
Source:5512394
22nd December 1911
1911
marriage
Annie Groves
Source:5512394
22nd December 1911
1911
service
British Army
Lance Sergeant
Royal Scots
Source:5512394
22nd December 1911
1911
location
Crownhill Huts, Plymouth
United Kingdom
military residence address
Source:5512394
22nd December 1911
1913
service
British Army
Sergeant OR Sergeant
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
4th February 1913 - 4th February 1916
1916
service
British Army
Colour Sergeant OR Sergeant
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
4th February 1916 - 4th February 1918
1918
service
British Army
Quarter Master Sergeant OR Sergeant
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
4th February 1918 - 26th October 1918
1918
service
British Army
Warrent Officer Class II (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant)
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512659
26th October 1918 - 27th June 1928
1920
employment
Plumber
Source:5512535
5th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Apprentice Sch Master Sergeant
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
5th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Corporal
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
5th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Paid Lance Corporal
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
5th May 1920
1920
service
British Army
Lance Corporal
8627
The Royal Scots
2nd Battalion
Source:5512535
5th May 1920
1928
discharge
Source:5512659
27th June 1928
1951
dates
Age 67
Source:5512293
7th December 1951
service
British Army
Regimental Quarter Master Serjeant
627
Royal Scots
Source:5220830
1951
death
Not War Related
Bronchitis and emphysema, myocardial degeneration
Moston
United Kingdom
Source:5512293
7th December 1951
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard James |
| Initials | RJ |
| Last Name | Walters |
| Source | 5512188 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Pembroke Place, Newton Street, Burton Upon Trent | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Crownhill Huts, Plymouth | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 22nd December 1911 | |
| Glencorse Barracks, midlothian, Scotland | United Kingdom | military residence address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Newton Street, Burton | United Kingdom | parents address | 7th December 1884 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 627 | Royal Scots | Regimental Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | Royal Scots | Lance Sergeant | |||
| British Army | Royal Scots | Corporal | |||
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Quarter Master Sergeant OR Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Colour Sergeant OR Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Sergeant OR Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Apprentice Sch Master Sergeant | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Corporal | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Paid Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Lance Corporal | |
| British Army | 8627 | The Royal Scots | 2nd Battalion | Warrent Officer Class II (Regimental Quarter Master Sergeant) |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ann Jones | mother | ||
| John Palmer Walters | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie J Walters | sister | 1888 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annie Groves | wife | 22nd December 1911 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Brown | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1903-10-01 | 5'4" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1920-05-05 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Photo of Richard WaltersRichard James Walters in 1921 with wife Annie, and sons Richard and Andrew. Taken in Aldershot.
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Marriage certificate part 1Marriage certificate for Richard Walters and Annie GrovesContributed by:
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marriage certificate part 2marriage certificate for Richard Walters and Annie GrovesContributed by:
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Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Birth certificate | Kate4723 | |
| Photo of Richard Walters | Kate4723 | |
| Death certificate | Kate4723 | |
| Marriage certificate part 1 | Kate4723 | |
| marriage certificate part 2 | Kate4723 | |
| Army Book | Kate4723 | |
| Certificate of army discharge | Kate4723 | |
| Soldier's book | Kate4723 |
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