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We remember Richard Douglas Sandford
We remember Richard Douglas Sandford
Timeline
Timeline
1878
sibling
Temple Charles G Sandford
Source:8826901
1878
1879
sibling
Ernest J Sandford
Source:9213525
1879
1880
sibling
Elizabeth A Dandford
Source:9213525
1880
1881
sibling
Joseph R P Sandford
Source:9213525
1881
1882
sibling
Daniel Arthur Sandford
Source:9213525
1882
1884
sibling
Ethel Helen Sandford
Source:8652962
1884
1886
sibling
Thomas F Sandford
Source:9213525
1886
1887
sibling
Francis Hugh Sandford
Source:9213525
10th October 1887
1891
1904
service
Royal Navy
Cadet
Source:7641439
15th January 1904
1908
appointments
Midshipman
Source:7641439
15th September 1908
1908
service
Royal Navy
Midshipman
Source:7641439
15th September 1908
1911
location
5 Hartley Road, Littleham, Devon
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8652962
1911
1911
appointments
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7641439
30th October 1911
1911
service
Royal Navy
Sub Lieutenant
Source:7641439
30th October 1911
1913
appointments
Lieutenant
Source:7641439
30th October 1913
1913
service
Royal Navy
Lieutenant
Source:7641439
30th October 1913
1918
awards
France - Legion of Honour Chevalier
Other War Service Award
Source:9213539
23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Victoria Cross (VC)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8826857
23rd April 1918
1918
death
War Related Sickness
Sandford died of typhoid fever at Eston Hospital, North Yorkshire, 12 days after the signing of the Armistice [as per the Naval Deaths cards in ADM 242]
Eston Hospital
United Kingdom
Source:8652967
Source:8652965
23rd November 1918
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Douglas |
| Initials | RD |
| Last Name | Sandford, |
| Source | 8652963 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Hartley Road, Littleham, Devon | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | Cadet | ||||
| Royal Navy | Midshipman | ||||
| Royal Navy | Sub Lieutenant | ||||
| Royal Navy | Lieutenant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| France - Legion of Honour Chevalier | Other War Service Award | |
| VC | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victoria Cross (VC) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest Grey Sandford | father | ||
| Ethel Maria Poole | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ernest J Sandford | brother | 1879 | |
| Elizabeth A Dandford | sister | 1880 | |
| Joseph R P Sandford | brother | 1881 | |
| Thomas F Sandford | brother | 1886 | |
| Francis Hugh Sandford | brother | 10th October 1887 | |
| Ethel Helen Sandford | sister | 1884 | |
| Daniel Arthur Sandford | brother | 1882 | |
| Temple Charles G Sandford | brother | 1878 |
Media
Media
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Lt. Richard Douglas Sandford VC RNLt. Richard Douglas Sandford VC RN on the bridge of submarine C3
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Ricahrs' plaque in Exeter CathedralTaken by Mike Sandford. This memorial is in Exeter cathedral, on the South aisle wall, near to the south transept.Contributed by:
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge RaidMore about Sailors wounded during the Zeebrugge Raid
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Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Victoria Cross Awards - Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HM Submarine C3: Zeebrugge Raid April 1918More about HM Submarine C3: Zeebrugge Raid April 1918
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Submarine Commanding OfficersMore about Submarine Commanding Officers
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Officers: 1899 - 1919 | ||
| Royal Navy Officers Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Victoria Cross Recipients 1854-2006 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Deaths at sea, 1781-1968 Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Fiona12861 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Trevor65535 | |
| British Royal Navy, Foreign Awards to officers index 1914-1922 Transcription | Trevor65535 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard Douglas Sandford VC (11 May 1891 – 23 November 1918 | Peter5151 | |
| VC Citation | Trevor65535 | |
| Sandfords of Devon | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
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| Lt. Richard Douglas Sandford VC RN | Peter5151 | |
| Portrait | Alan107645 | |
| Plaque | Alan107645 | |
| Plaque | Alan107645 | |
| Plaque | Alan107645 | |
| plaque | Alan107645 | |
| Photo | Alan107645 | |
| grave | Alan107645 | |
| Medal | Alan107645 | |
| Photo | Alan107645 | |
| Plaque in Cathedral Close Exeter | Geoffrey575 | |
| Ricahrs' plaque in Exeter Cathedral | Mike159741 |
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