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We remember Richard Burton
We remember Richard Burton
Timeline
Timeline
1897
1901
location
Sunny Bank, Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9361646
1901
1911
location
372 Newhall Lane. Preston
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9361647
1911
1915
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:9361644
4th May 1915
1915
service
British Army
Private
4507
Kings Liverpool ( Liverpool Scottish)
2/10 Battalion
Source:9361644
4th May 1915 - 1st May 1918
1915
location
98 Watling Street Fulwood Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9361644
4th May 1915
1915
employment
Clerk
Source:9361644
May 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:9361644
20th February 1917 - January 1919
1918
service
British Army
Private
356120
Liverpool Regiment
1/10th Battalion
Source:9361644
1st May 1918
1918
hospitalisation
Pyrexia
Hospital/Institution
Source:9361644
2nd July 1918 - 17th July 1918
1919
discharge
Source:9361644
12th February 1919
1958
location
84 St Andrews Avenue Aston on Ribble Preston
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9361706
1st April 1958
marriage
Jeannie Margaret Lang
Source:9361715
1958
death
Unknown
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:9361706
19th April 1958
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Burton |
| Source | 9361691 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 372 Newhall Lane. Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 | |
| 84 St Andrews Avenue Aston on Ribble Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1st April 1958 | |
| 98 Watling Street Fulwood Preston | United Kingdom | their own address | known 4th May 1915 | |
| Sunny Bank, Preston | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 4507 | Kings Liverpool ( Liverpool Scottish) | 2/10 Battalion | Private | |
| British Army | 356120 | Liverpool Regiment | 1/10th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| MM | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Burton | mother | ||
| Richard Burton | father |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jeannie Margaret Lang | wife |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-05 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool ScottishMore about 10th Battalion King's Liverpool Regiment, Liverpool Scottish
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Rob23648 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | Rob23648 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cap badge | Rob23648 | |
| London Gazette | Rob23648 |
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