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We remember Richard Thomas Jones
We remember Richard Thomas Jones
Timeline
Timeline
1894
birth
Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, on the borders of Denbighshire and Montgomeryshire
United Kingdom
Source:7706015
Source:7963577
15th September 1894
1901
location
Llangedwyn, Denbighshire, Wales
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7963575
31st March 1901
1911
location
Market Square, Llanrhaiadr Yn Mochnant North,Montgomeryshire, Wales
United Kingdom
Source:7963576
2nd April 1911
1917
enlistment
Liverpool
United Kingdom
Source:7706015
23rd March 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
2278
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marines Battalion
Source:7963573
23rd March 1917
service
Royal Navy
Private
CH/2278/S
Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division
4th Royal Marine Battalion
Source:7963574
location
46 Leta Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:7706015
1918
death
Killed in Action
Richard , aged , 19 , is buried at St Dogfan Church , Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant , Wales . Grave reference, North East of Church. and remembered on the Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant War Memorial.
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:7963573
Source:8693062
Source:7963574
23rd April 1918
burial
Llanrhaiadr, Denbigh, Wales
Denbighshire
United Kingdom
United Kingdom
In North-East part.
Source:7963573
Source:8693062
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard Thomas |
| Initials | RT |
| Last Name | Jones |
| Source | 7706015 |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46 Leta Street, Birkenhead, Cheshire | United Kingdom | parents address | ||
| Llangedwyn, Denbighshire, Wales | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 | |
| Market Square, Llanrhaiadr Yn Mochnant North,Montgomeryshire, Wales | United Kingdom | known 2nd April 1911 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | 2278 | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marines Battalion | ||
| Royal Navy | CH/2278/S | Royal Marine Light Infantry: Chatham Division | 4th Royal Marine Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| John Jones | father | ||
| Maria | mother |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).More about Birkenhead War Memorial (Hamilton Square, Wirral).
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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Montgomeryshire County War MemorialMore about Montgomeryshire County War Memorial
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Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"More about Zeebrugge memorial plaque from the vessel "Iris"
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Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant War MemorialMore about Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant War Memorial
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Marines 1899-1919 | ||
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Royal Marine Medal Roll 1914-1920 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Hannah21187 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne23518 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Zeebrugge | Keith1947 | |
| Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant, Montgomeryshire | Jeff2412 | |
| War Memorial, Llanrhaedr-ym-Mochnant | Jeff2412 |
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