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We remember John Henry Rich
We remember John Henry Rich
Timeline
Timeline
1869
sibling
Mary Ann Caroline Rich
Source:6248877
1869
1870
sibling
William Cornelius Rich
Source:6248877
1870
1871
sibling
Theodore George Rich
Source:6248877
1871
1875
sibling
Susan Charolotte Rich
Source:6248877
1875
1877
sibling
Louisa Elizabeth Rich
Source:6248877
1877
1878
1881
dates
Age 2
Source:6248877
April 1881
1881
location
5 Wilmott Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:6248877
April 1881
1881
sibling
Arthur James Rich
Source:6248877
1881
1903
marriage
Eliza Jane Foster
Source:6127261
28th October 1903
1916
dates
Age 37
Source:6127261
17th February 1916
1916
employment
Stationary Engineer
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Canada
Source:6127261
17th February 1916
1916
enlistment
Medicine Hat, Alberta
Canada
Source:6127261
17th February 1916
1916
location
316 First Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta
Canada
their own address
Source:6127261
17th February 1916
1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
696206
Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment)
31st Battalion
Source:6635729
18th April 1917
service
Canadian Expeditionary Force
Private
696206
Canadian Infantry
Source:7507116
1917
death
Killed in Action
Vimy Ridge, Nord-Pas-de-Calais
France
Source:7507116
Source:6635729
18th April 1917
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7507116
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | John Henry |
| Initials | JH |
| Last Name | Rich |
| Source | 6127261 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 316 First Street SE, Medicine Hat, Alberta | Canada | their own address | known 17th February 1916 | |
| 5 Wilmott Street, Bethnal Green, Middlesex | United Kingdom | parents address | known April 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 696206 | Canadian Infantry (Alberta Regiment) | 31st Battalion | Private | |
| Canadian Expeditionary Force | 696206 | Canadian Infantry | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Mills | mother | ||
| Theodore George Rich | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary Ann Caroline Rich | sister | 1869 | |
| William Cornelius Rich | brother | 1870 | |
| Theodore George Rich | brother | 1871 | |
| Susan Charolotte Rich | sister | 1875 | |
| Arthur James Rich | brother | 1881 | |
| Louisa Elizabeth Rich | sister | 1877 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eliza Jane Foster | wife | 28th October 1903 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Medium | Brown | Dark |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1917-02-17 | 5'6" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1916-02-17 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Canadian Attestation Papers | ||
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Judi33019 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Judi33019 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Rich - Burial | Judi33019 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| John Henry Rich | Judi33019 | |
| John Henry Rich | Judi33019 |
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