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We remember Richard Pigot Molesworth
We remember Richard Pigot Molesworth
Timeline
Timeline
1868
1904
marriage
Madeleine Galgey
Source:9233217
27th October 1904
1911
service
British Army
Major
Royal Regiment of Artillery
74th Company Royal Garrison Artillery
Source:8478941
1911
1915
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel
Royal Regiment of Artillery
Source:5392002
3rd March 1915
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8478949
3rd March 1915
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8478949
23rd December 1918
1918
service
British Army
Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel
Royal Regiment of Artillery
55th Heavy Artillery Group
Source:8478949
23rd December 1918
1946
death
Not War Related
Source:9233217
24th February 1946
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Pigot |
| Initials | RP |
| Last Name | Molesworth |
| Source | 8478941 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 74th Company Royal Garrison Artillery | Major | ||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | 55th Heavy Artillery Group | Lieutenant Colonel and Brevet Colonel | ||
| British Army | Royal Regiment of Artillery | Lieutenant Colonel |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Marianne Lindsay | mother | ||
| Hickman Thomas Molesworth | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Madeleine Galgey | wife | 27th October 1904 |
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Paul101 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Paul101 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The Peerage | Beverly42842 |
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