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We remember Richard Batson
We remember Richard Batson
Timeline
Timeline
1876
1881
dates
Age 4
Source:8803591
1881
1881
employment
Scholar
Source:8803591
1881
1881
location
Walford St, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8803591
1881
1891
dates
Age 14
Source:8803592
1891
1891
employment
Palor maker
Source:8803592
1891
1891
location
54 Prospect Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8803592
1891
1898
marriage
Alice Court
Source:8803587
6th November 1898
1899
children
Iris
Source:8803593
1899
1901
children
Richard
Source:8803593
1901
1901
dates
Age 24
Source:8803593
1901
1901
employment
Fish hook hardener
Source:8803593
1901
1901
location
Evesham St, Redditch, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8803593
1901
1904
children
Gladys Irene
Source:6737734
22nd December 1904
1906
children
Alice Vera
Source:6737734
11th November 1906
1908
children
Gilbert
Source:6737734
13th February 1908
1910
children
Carrie
Source:6737734
2nd January 1910
1911
dates
Age 34
Source:8803595
1911
1911
employment
Automatic machine operator
Source:8803595
1911
1911
location
5 Clark's Yard, Alcester St, Redditch
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8803595
1911
1913
children
Winifred May
Source:6737734
7th November 1913
1914
dates
Age 36
Source:8803587
5th August 1914
1914
enlistment
Source:8803589
5th August 1914
1915
hospitalisation
Fractured right patella and sprained left wrist
Hospital/Institution
Source:8803587
March 1915
1915
children
Edith Roma
Source:6737734
16th July 1915
1917
discharge
Source:8803589
23rd July 1917
1918
children
Kenneth
Source:6737734
1918
1918
service
Air Force (RAF/RFC)
Private 2
286317
Source:6737734
20th August 1918 - 30th April 1920
1920
discharge
Source:6737734
30th April 1920
1921
dates
Age 43
Source:8803587
11th July 1921
1921
dates
Age 41
Source:8803587
20th August 1921
1959
dates
Age 82
Source:8806850
1959
employment
Saddler & Hardener
Source:6737734
service
British Army
Corporal
830394
Royal Field Artillery
3rd (Reserve) Battalion
Source:8803587
1959
death
Not War Related
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
United Kingdom
Source:8806850
1959
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Batson |
| Source | 6737734 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Clark's Yard, Alcester St, Redditch | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1911 | |
| 54 Prospect Rd, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1891 | |
| Evesham St, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1901 | |
| Walford St, Redditch, Worcestershire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1881 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Force (RAF/RFC) | 286317 | Private 2 | |||
| British Army | 830394 | Royal Field Artillery | 3rd (Reserve) Battalion | Corporal |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gladys Irene | daughter | 22nd December 1904 | |
| Alice Vera | daughter | 11th November 1906 | |
| Gilbert | son | 13th February 1908 | |
| Carrie | daughter | 2nd January 1910 | |
| Winifred May | daughter | 7th November 1913 | |
| Edith Roma | daughter | 16th July 1915 | |
| Kenneth | son | 1918 | |
| Iris | daughter | 1899 | |
| Richard | son | 1901 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caroline | mother | ||
| Charles Batson | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Court | wife | 6th November 1898 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Blue | Dark grey |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-11 | 5'7" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1921-07-11 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Communities
Communities
This person is not linked to any communities.
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British RAF Airmen 1912-1919 | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Medal Index Cards Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1881 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Deborah102878 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Deborah102878 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UBIQUE | Deborah102878 |
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