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We remember Richard Clapson
We remember Richard Clapson
Timeline
Timeline
1883
1891
location
Upper Horsebridge
United Kingdom
Source:8839281
5th April 1891
1908
marriage
Kate See
Source:8839283
1908
1909
children
Beryl Mary
Source:8839280
1909
1911
location
Lower Horsebridge, Sussex
United Kingdom
their own address
Source:8839280
2nd April 1911
1911
children
Elsie
Source:8839280
1911
service
British Army
Gunner
13610
Royal Garrison Artillery
51st Siege Battery
Source:8841688
1916
death
Source:7033543
6th June 1916
burial
West-Vlaanderen
Belgium
Plot I, Row A Grave 4
Source:8841688
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Clapson |
| Source | 7033543 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lower Horsebridge, Sussex | United Kingdom | their own address | known 2nd April 1911 | |
| Upper Horsebridge | United Kingdom | known 5th April 1891 |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 13610 | Royal Garrison Artillery | 51st Siege Battery | Gunner |
Family
Children
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Beryl Mary | daughter | 1909 | |
| Elsie | daughter | 1911 |
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kate See | wife | 1908 |
Media
Media
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Hellingly War MemorialRichard Clapson is commemorated on the war memorial situated in the grounds of Hellingly Cemetery.
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Hellingly Parish ChurchRichard Clapson is commemorated on the memorial plaque inside St Peter & St Paul’s Parish Church, Hellingly.Contributed by:
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Remembered with HonourGunner Richard Clapson, 51st Siege Battery, Royal Garrison Artillery, is buried in Vlamertinghe Military Cemetery, Belgium.Contributed by:
John72644
Communities
Communities
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 | |
| Soldiers died in the Great War 1914-1919 Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1901 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| 1891 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | John72644 | |
| England & Wales marriages 1837-2008 Transcription | John72644 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Hellingly War Memorial | John72644 | |
| Hellingly Parish Church | John72644 | |
| Remembered with Honour | John72644 |
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