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We remember Richard Henry Tobin
We remember Richard Henry Tobin
Timeline
Timeline
1894
1911
location
2 Grayson Street, Liverpool
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8771069
2nd April 1911
1914
appointments
Leading Seaman
Source:6241029
4th August 1914 - 21st August 1914
1914
appointments
Petty Officer
Source:6241029
22nd August 1914 - 21st December 1915
1915
appointments
Chief Petty Officer
Source:6241029
22nd December 1915
1916
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8659339
13th July 1916
1917
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:6241029
11th July 1917
1918
awards
Croix de Guerre - Belgian
Other War Service Award
Source:8659339
14th September 1918
service
Royal Navy
Chief Petty Officer
Mersey 7/174
Royal Naval Division - Hood Battalion
Source:8659339
location
17 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:6241029
1979
death
United Kingdom
Source:8771068
1979
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Tobin |
| Source | 6241029 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 17 Mount Pleasant, Liverpool | United Kingdom | |||
| 2 Grayson Street, Liverpool | United Kingdom | parents address | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Mersey 7/174 | Royal Naval Division - Hood Battalion | Chief Petty Officer |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Croix de Guerre - Belgian | Other War Service Award | |
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Media
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Richard Henry Tobin with sistersThis would have been taken during the Great War and in Liverpool whilst on leave. He is already showing the injury he suffered to his left eye.
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Division Service Records 1914-1920 | ||
| Royal Navy, 1914 Star Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| RNVR Other Ranks - Medal Rolls 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Interview between Richard Henry Tobin and BBC | Ben65237 | |
| Interviews between Richard Henry Tobin and BBC, 1963 and 1964 | Ben65237 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Henry Tobin with sisters | David142149 |
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