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We remember Albert Francis Richards
We remember Albert Francis Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1885
sibling
Grace A Richards
Source:9241872
1885
1886
sibling
William G Richards
Source:9241872
1886
1890
sibling
Frederick S Richards
Source:9241872
1890
1892
sibling
Ruth L Richards
Source:9241872
1892
1897
1901
location
8 Durham Street, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9241872
1901
1912
enlistment
Gosport
United Kingdom
Source:7659739
3rd January 1912
1912
service
Royal Navy
Bugler
15949
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division
Source:9241865
3rd January 1912 - 12th May 1915
1912
location
1 Frederick Str, Portsmouth
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7659739
3rd January 1912
1915
hospitalisation
Invalided
Hospital/Institution
Source:7659739
12th May 1915
1916
marriage
Kathleen E Banks
Source:9241870
1916
location
66, Toronto Rd., Buckland, Portsmouth.
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9241865
1920
death
Unknown
United Kingdom
Source:9241865
11th August 1920
burial
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Billing's. 2. 61.
Source:9241865
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Albert Francis |
| Initials | AF |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 7659739 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Frederick Str, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 3rd January 1912 | |
| 66, Toronto Rd., Buckland, Portsmouth. | United Kingdom | their own address | ||
| 8 Durham Street, Portsmouth | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 15949 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Portsmouth Division | Bugler |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914/15 Star | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ellen | mother |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grace A Richards | sister | 1885 | |
| William G Richards | brother | 1886 | |
| Frederick S Richards | brother | 1890 | |
| Ruth L Richards | sister | 1892 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kathleen E Banks | wife | 1916 |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1912-01-03 | Roman Catholic |
Media
Media
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Cross of SacrificeBugler Albert Francis Richards Is buried in Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth. (Image courtesy of Keith Roberts 2018)
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DR117137
Communities
Communities
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Kingston Cemetery, PortsmouthMore about Kingston Cemetery, Portsmouth
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2005 Transcription | DR117137 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | DR117137 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | DR117137 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Cross of Sacrifice | DR117137 |
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