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We remember Arthur John Richards
We remember Arthur John Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
enlistment
United Kingdom
Source:6557335
21st June 1914
1914
service
Royal Navy
Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class
M7749
HMS INDEFATIGABLE
Source:6557335
13th November 1914 - 1st June 1915
1915
service
Royal Navy
Electrical Artificer 4c
M7749
HMS Indefatigable
Source:6557335
2nd June 1915 - 31st May 1916
1916
location
3 Clayton Road Prince Rock Plymouth Devon
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8680031
31st May 1916
marriage
Nora M Richards
Source:8680031
1916
death
Killed in Action
HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
HMS Indefatigable
United Kingdom
Source:6557335
31st May 1916
burial
Plymouth
United Kingdom
17
Source:8680031
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Arthur John |
| Initials | AJ |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 6557335 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Clayton Road Prince Rock Plymouth Devon | United Kingdom | their own address | known 31st May 1916 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | M7749 | HMS Indefatigable | Electrical Artificer 4c | ||
| Royal Navy | M7749 | HMS INDEFATIGABLE | Acting Electrical Artificer 4th Class |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nora M Richards | wife |
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Media
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Communities
Communities
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HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Indefatigable at the Battle of Jutland
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KiA and DoW at the Battle of JutlandMore about KiA and DoW at the Battle of Jutland
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Colin86612 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Arthur John Richards | Colin86612 |
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