British Army Veterinary Corps
Richard Edward STEPHENSON
Private
Died 24 September 1917 · Aged 40
His story
Richard Edward Stephenson was a labourer.
He was the son of John Edward and Jane Stephenson. Born at Great Kelk, Lowthorpe, Yorks.
He served as a private in the Army Veterinary Corps, under service number SE/29423. His recorded unit was Stationary Veterinary Hospital, Larkhill.
He died on 24 September 1917, aged 40. He is buried in Foston-on-the-Wolds (St. Andrew) Churchyard. His recorded grave or panel reference is In South part.
The research register names him Richard Edward Stephenson. Find a Grave instead names Robert Edwards Stephenson, with the same service number, death date, age, hospital and parents. The difference in his name requires an original-record check. The register also labels Jane as his wife in its next-of-kin entry, while its family particulars name Jane as his mother.
Before the war
- Occupation
- Labourer
- Family
- Son of John Edward and Jane Stephenson. Born at Great Kelk, Lowthorpe, Yorks.
Military service
- Rank recorded
- Private
- Service number
- SE/29423
- Corps or service
- British Army Veterinary Corps
- Unit
- Stationary Veterinary Hospital, Larkhill
Death and burial
- Date of death
- 24 September 1917
- Age
- 40
- Cemetery or memorial
- Foston-on-the-Wolds (St. Andrew) Churchyard
- Grave reference
- In South part.
Sources and further reading
- CWGC casualty and commemoration record
- Find a Grave memorial
- Research record number: 256
Cite this biography
Graham Hodgkins and Pete Matthews, “Richard Edward Stephenson”, Veterinary Virtual War Memorial, https://vetsremembered.org/people/stephenson-richard-edward-se-29423/.
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