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We remember Richard Clegg
We remember Richard Clegg
Timeline
Timeline
1895
1911
dates
Age 16
Source:6992076
1911
1914
enlistment
Preston
United Kingdom
Source:6992076
29th September 1914
1914
service
British Army
private
16762
10th Loyal North Lancashire
Source:6992076
29th September 1914 - 4th November 1915
1915
dates
Age 20
Source:6992076
4th November 1915
service
British Army
Private
16762
Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:853417
service
British Army
Private
16762
The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
Source:7117314
1915
death
Died of wounds
Died of wounds in the field at 1:30am
He is buried at Humbercamps - Communal Cemetery Extension Ref: I.A.8
France
Source:7117314
Source:6992076
4th November 1915
burial
Pas de Calais
France
Source:7117314
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Clegg |
| Source | 853417 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 16762 | Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private | ||
| British Army | 16762 | 10th Loyal North Lancashire | private | ||
| British Army | 16762 | The Loyal North Lancashire Regiment | Private |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| fresh | Blue | Light Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914-09-29 | 5'5" |
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Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Clegg.This is the Roll of Honour form completed and submitted by a relative of Private Clegg for the Preston Memorial Roll of Honour in the Harris Library, Museum and Art Gallery, finished in 1927. Transcription: Name: Richard Clegg. Address: 37 Fishwick Rd. Occupation: Weaver. Regiment: Loyal North Lanc. Rank and Regimental Number: Private 16762. Date of Death: November 3rd 1915. Place where killed or injury received: France. Remarks: Son. Not Married.
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Communities
Communities
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Preston Memorial Roll of HonourMore about Preston Memorial Roll of Honour
Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Preston43154 | |
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Preston43154 | |
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records | Imperial1 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Preston Roll of Honour form for Private Clegg. | Preston485 |
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