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We remember Richard George Chesson
We remember Richard George Chesson
Timeline
Timeline
1897
sibling
Alice Kate Charlotte Chesson
Source:8839216
1897
1898
1901
location
West Street, Harrietsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8829383
1st April 1901
1911
location
Greenway Forstal, Harrietsham
United Kingdom
parents address
Source:8839216
1st April 1911
1917
enlistment
Source:8829378
10th June 1917
1918
discharge
Source:8829378
23rd March 1918
1924
marriage
Mary A Sage
Source:8839461
1924
1926
children
Yvonne M Chesson
Source:8839463
23rd August 1926
1939
employment
Groundsman on Golf Course
Source:8839461
1939
1939
location
Elsfield Cottages, Ashford Road, Hollingbourne
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8839461
1939
service
British Army
Private
34469
East Surrey Regiment
Source:792888
service
British Army
Private
GS/68466
Royal Fusiliers
Source:792888
1973
death
Not War Related
Maidstone
United Kingdom
Source:8839547
1973
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard George |
| Initials | RG |
| Last Name | Chesson |
| Source | 8839216 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elsfield Cottages, Ashford Road, Hollingbourne | United Kingdom | their own address | known 1939 | |
| Greenway Forstal, Harrietsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1911 | |
| West Street, Harrietsham | United Kingdom | parents address | known 1st April 1901 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 34469 | East Surrey Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | GS/68466 | Royal Fusiliers | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Yvonne M Chesson | daughter | 23rd August 1926 |
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice | mother | ||
| George Ernest Chesson | father |
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alice Kate Charlotte Chesson | sister | 1897 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mary A Sage | wife | 1924 |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, KentMore about Harrietsham Roll of Honour, Harrietsham, Kent
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Stephen27718 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Stephen27718 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Richard George Chesson | Stephen27718 |
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