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We remember Raymond Charles Bishop
We remember Raymond Charles Bishop
Timeline
Timeline
1896
1915
enlistment
Holsworthy New South Wales
Australia
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28th September 1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Private
3761
Australian Infantry
55 Battalion
Source:8161692
1916
death
Killed in Action
Private R C Bishop was originally listed missing in 1916 but excavations in 2008 and subsequent DNA testing revealed his identity. Re-buried in 2010.
Fromelles, Nord
France
Source:8161692
Source:8672729
20th July 1916
burial
Fromelles, Lille, Department du Nord
France
Source:8672727
sibling
Harold Bishop
Source:8672727
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Raymond Charles |
| Initials | RC |
| Last Name | Bishop |
| Source | 8161692 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | 3761 | Australian Infantry | 55 Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Ann Bishop | mother | ||
| William Bishop | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Harold Bishop | brother |
Media
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The King's Troop RHA in WW1 uniforms.The 'Lost Legions of Fromelles' from 1916 who were rediscovered in 2008 were re-buried at Pheasant Wood Cemetery in 2010. Private Raymond Charles Bishop was one of these soldiers.
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Ceremony in February 2010 to start the re-burials.Private Raymond Charles Bishop of the Australian Infantry who fell in 1916 was re-buried during 2010 at Pheasant Wood Military Cemetery, Fromelles.
Contributed by:
Anne1202
Communities
Communities
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The Somme Days 19 & 20, FromellesMore about The Somme Days 19 & 20, Fromelles
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Australian ANZACs from the National Archives of Australia | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Anne1202 | |
| Australian Imperial Force Nominal Roll 1914-1918 Transcription | Anne1202 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| The King's Troop RHA in WW1 uniforms. | Anne1202 | |
| Ceremony in February 2010 to start the re-burials. | Anne1202 |
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