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We remember Richard William Elkins
We remember Richard William Elkins
Duplicate of Richard Choules
Also remembered by 3 people
Timeline
Timeline
1884
sibling
Clara E Elkins
Source:9274428
1884
1885
sibling
Edward G Elkins
Source:9274428
1885
1886
1891
dates
Age 5
Source:9274424
1891
1891
sibling
Benjamin D Elkins
Source:9274428
1891
1891
location
Fairholme, Leigham Lane, Lambeth, London
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274424
1891
1901
dates
Age 15
Source:9274428
1901
1901
employment
Carpenter Apprentice
Source:9274428
1901
1901
location
30 Belle Hill, Bexhill, Sussex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9274428
1901
1915
dates
Age 29
Source:9274419
1915
1915
employment
Wireworker
Source:9274419
1915
1915
enlistment
Calgary
Canada
Source:9274419
23rd September 1915
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
160242
Source:5901122
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
160242
Canadian Infantry
Source:7541507
1916
death
Source:7541507
18th November 1916
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7541507
Details
Details
Names
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Belle Hill, Bexhill, Sussex | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 | |
| Fairholme, Leigham Lane, Lambeth, London | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 160242 | ||||
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 160242 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Matilda Elkins | mother | ||
| George Elkins | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Clara E Elkins | sister | 1884 | |
| Edward G Elkins | brother | 1885 | |
| Benjamin D Elkins | brother | 1891 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Grey | Black |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
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Addition to gravestone - memorialAddition to gravestone in memory of Richard William Elkins. Richard is remembered alongside his two brothers, on the headstone of George and Matilda Elkins - their parents. The site is at Guildford (Stoke) Old Cemetery
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Catherine91214
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Canadian Expeditonary Force attestations 1914-1918 Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Catherine91214 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Passenger List - Liverpool to Saint John, Canada | Catherine91214 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Addition to gravestone - memorial | Catherine91214 |
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We remember Richard William Elkins
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