His story
Richard Squires was a labourer in Woolwich, London. His wife, Marcella, was recorded at 2 Nightingale Vale, Woolwich, and his parents, Joseph and Ellen Squires, at Emmer Green, Caversham, Reading.
Richard served with No. 4 Veterinary Hospital as an Army Veterinary Corps private. His first qualifying service in France is dated 5 June 1915 in his medal record. He was 49 when he died on 28 March 1916. He is buried at St. Marie Cemetery.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Residence recorded
- Woolwich
- Family
- CWGC particulars: Son of Joseph and Ellen Squires, of Emmer Green, Caversham, Reading; husband of Marcella Squires, of 2, Nightingale Vale, Woolwich, London.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/8705
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
- Theatre of war
- France, 5 June 1915
Medals and commemoration
- 1914–15 Star
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 28 March 1916
- Age
- 49
- Place of death
- France
- Recorded cause
- Anuria
- Cemetery or memorial
- St. Marie Cemetery
- Grave reference
- Div. 19. V. 5.
Where he worked
- No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
He is recorded with this hospital.
A recorded posting supplies context for his service. Exact duties and presence during a particular incident require their own evidence.
Connected men
- Alfred Charles GARDNERAlso recorded with No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
- Thomas HOLMESAlso recorded with No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
- Thomas MC GARVAAlso recorded with No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
- William MOOREAlso recorded with No. 4 Veterinary Hospital
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Research record number: 74
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Richard Squires”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/squires-richard-se-8705/.
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