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We remember Richard Francis Amos Southam
We remember Richard Francis Amos Southam
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1901
enlistment
Birmingham
United Kingdom
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23rd July 1901
1906
marriage
Mary Little
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8th October 1906
1920
awards
Iraq
Other War Service Award
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1920
1923
discharge
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9th February 1923
1923
awards
Long Service and Good Conduct
Other War Service Award
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1923
1924
employment
Regimental Sergeant Major
Ulster Special Constabulary
Lisburn
United Kingdom
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6th February 1924 - 1st January 1926
1926
marriage
Amelia Singleton
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15th September 1926
employment
Official
Northern Bank
Belfast
United Kingdom
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employment
Carter
West Bromwich
United Kingdom
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hospitalisation
Shot through ankle & cheek
Hospital/Institution
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service
British Army
Company Quarter Master Serjeant
6/6401
Royal Irish Rifles
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service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
6/6401
Royal Irish Rifles
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service
British Army
Acting Warrant Officer Class 2
7006215
Royal Ulster Rifles
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theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
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1962
death
Not War Related
Passed away in his sleep whilst living with his Daughter & Family at 263 Linn Road, Larne, Co Antrim, N Ireland.
Larne, Co Antrim
United Kingdom
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30th October 1962
burial
Larne
United Kingdom
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Details
Details
Names
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 6/6401 | Royal Irish Rifles | Company Quarter Master Serjeant | ||
| British Army | 6/6401 | Royal Irish Rifles | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 | ||
| British Army | 7006215 | Royal Ulster Rifles | Acting Warrant Officer Class 2 |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Iraq | Other War Service Award | |
| Long Service and Good Conduct | Other War Service Award | |
| Territorial Force War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Susannah Allen | mother | ||
| William Southam | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Little | wife | 8th October 1906 | |
| Amelia Singleton | wife | 15th September 1926 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1901 | 5'8" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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CSM Richard Francis Southam Royal Ulster RiflesIn Uniform with wound stripe visible.
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Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card |
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Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| CSM Richard Francis Southam Royal Ulster Rifles | Michael26362 |
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