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We remember Richard Chester
We remember Richard Chester
Timeline
Timeline
1888
1914
marriage
Nelly Meek
Source:6152509
1914
1914
enlistment
Wimbledon
United Kingdom
Source:6152494
4th September 1914
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:793370
6th October 1915
service
British Army
Private
1674
East Surrey Regiment
9th Battalion
Source:7618682
1952
death
Not War Related
Surrey
United Kingdom
Source:6152505
1952
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Chester |
| Source | 793370 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 1674 | East Surrey Regiment | 9th Battalion | Private |
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
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nelly Meek | wife | 1914 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Hazel | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-04 | 5'4" |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Surrey Recruitment Registers 1908-1933 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| England & Wales births 1837-2006 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | Geoffrey4778 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| UK, WWI Service Medal and Award Rolls, 1914-1920 | Geoffrey4778 |
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