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We remember Richard Thomas Buckle
We remember Richard Thomas Buckle
Timeline
Timeline
1890
1908
enlistment
UK
United Kingdom
Source:6979509
6th February 1908
1911
service
British Army
Private
9827
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:8448095
2nd April 1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
9827
South Wales Borderers
2nd Battaion
Source:583133
23rd September 1914
1914
theatres
Tsingtau :6h
Source:583133
23rd September 1914
1915
discharge
Source:6979509
2nd October 1915
1924
death
Suicide
Newport, Monmouthshire
United Kingdom
Source:9143302
1st November 1924
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Thomas |
| Initials | RT |
| Last Name | Buckle |
| Source | 8448095 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 9827 | South Wales Borderers | 2nd Battaion | Private | |
| British Army | 9827 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914More about South Wales Borderers at Tsingtao 1914
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Battalion, SWB, on 1911 Census | Keith1947 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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