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We remember Richard Henry Burrells
We remember Richard Henry Burrells
Duplicate of Richard Henry Burrills
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1901
location
Athol Street, Poplar, E14 0NP
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9046027
31st March 1901
1901
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
216135
HMS Northampton
boys' training ship
Source:9046026
10th July 1901 - 8th October 1901
1906
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
216135
HMS Black Prince
Source:9046026
20th August 1906 - 2nd October 1907
1908
enlistment
Source:8564429
31st October 1908
1911
marriage
Jessie C Claridge
Source:8670165
1911
1914
service
British Army
Corporal
10168
South Wales Borderers
1st Battalion
Source:623476
13th August 1914 - 17th August 1915
1914
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:623476
13th August 1914
1915
discharge
Source:623476
17th August 1915
1952
death
Chatham, Kent
United Kingdom
Source:8670164
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Henry |
| Initials | RH |
| Last Name | Burrells |
| Source | 623476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Athol Street, Poplar, E14 0NP | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 10168 | South Wales Borderers | 1st Battalion | Corporal | |
| Royal Navy | 216135 | HMS Black Prince | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | 216135 | HMS Northampton | boys' training ship | Boy 2nd Class |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 Star with Clasp | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jessie C Claridge | wife | 1911 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915More about South Wales Borderers 1914 - 1915
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Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipientsMore about Part One - South Wales Borderers 1914 Star recipients
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 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1924 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| South Wales Borderers cap badge | Keith1947 |
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