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We remember Richard Cook
We remember Richard Cook
Timeline
Timeline
1893
1911
employment
Coal Miner Hewer
Source:8895608
1911
1914
service
British Army
Private
18245
South Wales Borderers
5th Battalion
Source:8895548
16th October 1914 - 19th February 1916
1915
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8895548
17th July 1915 - 22nd December 1915
1918
death
War Related Sickness
TB
Newport (Monmouthshire)
United Kingdom
Source:8895601
1918
sibling
William
Source:8895548
location
15 Woodville Terrace, Argoed, Mon
United Kingdom
other group residence address
Source:8895608
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Richard |
| Initials | R |
| Last Name | Cook |
| Source | 934476 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Locations
| Address | Country | Type | Date | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Woodville Terrace, Argoed, Mon | United Kingdom | other group residence address |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| British Army | 18245 | South Wales Borderers | 5th Battalion | Private |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Silver War Badge | Honourable Discharge |
Family
Siblings
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| William | brother |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fresh | Grey | Dark Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1914 | 5'5" |
Media
Media
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| British Army Service Records 1914-1920 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| Silver War Badge Roll Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| England & Wales deaths 1837-2007 Transcription | Selena49658 | |
| 1911 England, Wales & Scotland Census Transcription | Selena49658 |
No external evidence
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Roll of Honour | Selena49658 |
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