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We remember Richard Martin
We remember Richard Martin
Timeline
Timeline
1881
sibling
Elizabeth Martin
Source:9257973
1881
1883
sibling
William C Martin
Source:9257973
1883
1885
sibling
Sarah Martin
Source:9257973
1885
1887
sibling
Martha Martin
Source:9257973
1887
1888
sibling
Eliza Martin
Source:9257973
1888
1889
1889
location
Hope, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257971
24th March 1889
1890
sibling
Evan Martin
Source:9257973
1890
1891
sibling
Ann Martin
Source:9257974
1891
1891
dates
Age 2
Source:9257973
5th April 1891
1891
location
Hope Road, Estyn, Hope, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257973
5th April 1891
1893
sibling
Robert Martin
Source:9257974
1893
1894
sibling
Charles Martin
Source:9257974
1894
1896
sibling
Mary Martin
Source:9257974
1896
1897
sibling
George Martin
Source:9257974
1897
1899
sibling
Thomas Martin
Source:9257974
1899
1900
sibling
Emily Martin
Source:9257974
1900
1901
dates
Age 12
Source:9257974
31st March 1901
1901
location
Shordley Ffynon-y-Cyff, Flintshire
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:9257974
31st March 1901
1909
dates
Age 19
Source:9257965
19th February 1909
1909
employment
Farmer
Mr Lewis
Marford Hall, Rossett, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:9257965
19th February 1909
1909
enlistment
Caergwrle, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:9257965
19th February 1909
1909
location
Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:9257965
19th February 1909
1909
service
British Army
Private
554
Royal Welsh Fusiliers
5th Battalion
Source:9257965
20th February 1909 - 18th June 1915
1911
dates
Age 22
Source:9257976
2nd April 1911
1911
employment
Farm Labourer (Servant)
Henry D Lindop
Penyffordd, Flintshire
United Kingdom
Source:9257976
2nd April 1911
1911
location
Penyffordd, Flintshire
United Kingdom
away from home address
Source:9257976
2nd April 1911
1914
marriage
Nellie Jones
Source:9257978
1914
1915
service
British Army
Private
554
47th Provisional Battalion
Source:9257965
19th June 1915 - 13th March 1916
1915
events
Detention
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:9257965
18th October 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9257965
12th November 1915 - 18th November 1915
1915
hospitalisation
Illness
Hospital/Institution
Source:9257965
30th December 1915 - 3rd January 1916
1916
events
Detention
Military Discipline
United Kingdom
Source:9257965
2nd March 1916
1916
discharge
Source:9257965
13th March 1916
1939
dates
Age 50
Source:9257978
29th September 1939
1939
employment
General Labourer
Source:9257978
29th September 1939
1939
location
66 Hawarden Road, Caergwrle, Flintshire
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:9257978
29th September 1939
1955
dates
Age 66
Source:9257980
1955
1955
death
Source:9257980
1955
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Martin |
| Source | 9257957 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 66 Hawarden Road, Caergwrle, Flintshire | United Kingdom | their own address | known 29th September 1939 | |
| Higher Kinnerton, Flintshire | United Kingdom | known 19th February 1909 | ||
| Hope Road, Estyn, Hope, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 5th April 1891 | |
| Hope, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 24th March 1889 | |
| Penyffordd, Flintshire | United Kingdom | away from home address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Shordley Ffynon-y-Cyff, Flintshire | United Kingdom | parents address | known 31st March 1901 |
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 554 | 47th Provisional Battalion | Private | ||
| British Army | 554 | Royal Welsh Fusiliers | 5th Battalion | Private |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Anne Martin | mother | ||
| Charles Martin | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Elizabeth Martin | sister | 1881 | |
| William C Martin | brother | 1883 | |
| Sarah Martin | sister | 1885 | |
| Martha Martin | sister | 1887 | |
| Eliza Martin | sister | 1888 | |
| Evan Martin | brother | 1890 | |
| Ann Martin | sister | 1891 | |
| Robert Martin | brother | 1893 | |
| Charles Martin | brother | 1894 | |
| Mary Martin | sister | 1896 | |
| George Martin | brother | 1897 | |
| Thomas Martin | brother | 1899 | |
| Emily Martin | sister | 1900 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nellie Jones | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-02-19 | 5'2" |
Religion
| Date | Religion | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1909-02-19 | Anglican - Church of Eng, Irl, Wales or other |
Media
Media
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Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Anne23518 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| British Army WWI Pension Records 1914-1920 | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Marriages Index | Barry1338 | |
| Flintshire Baptisms | Barry1338 | |
| 1891 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1901 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1911 Census | Barry1338 | |
| 1939 National Register | Barry1338 | |
| GRO Deaths Index | Barry1338 |
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