Finch, Richard –

Son of Thomas and Hannah Finch (nee Barton), of 24, Penn Street, Horwich, Lancashire, and formerly of 79, Victoria Road, Horwich, Lancashire; husband of Jane Finch (nee Thornley), of 7, Brinks Row, Horwich, Lancashire. Formerly Sapper 225436, Roads Construction Companies, Royal Engineers.

Personal details

  • Surname: Finch
  • Forename: Richard
  • Date of birth: December 15th, 1878
  • Birth place: Wrightington, Lancashire
  • Place of residence: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Sapper
  • Unit: 326th Quarrying Company.
  • Service number: WR/21568
  • Regiment: Royal Engineers
  • Enlistment date: December 19th, 1915 - 1915-12-19
  • Enlistment location: Horwich, Lancashire
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: V / BW
  • Silver War badge: B46638
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

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