Ordinary Seaman Richard Singleton
Died of Illness in WW1
Date of Death:
Service Biography
Ordinary Seaman Richard Singleton was the son of the late James Goulshowe Singleton and Jane Eliza Singleton. He was working on the farm of John and Margaret Currie in Riverfield, and was described in the Huntingdon Gleaner as: “an English boy who spent some years in Riverfield and joined the Navy last year”. He died of illness on March 25th, 1918 at the age of 33, while serving on the Canadian training ship H.M.C.S. Niobe in Halifax.
General Information
Conflict:
WW1
Regimental No.:
VR/3033
Cause of Death (in war):
Died of Illness
Branch:
Navy
Regiment:
Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve
Battalion:
H.M.C.S. Niobe
Company:
Date of Birth :
Place of Birth:
Date of Enlistment:
Age at Enlistment:
Date of Discharge:
Age at Discharge:
24 years 1 month
Date of Death:
Age at Death:
24 years 1 month
Country Born:
Trade or Calling:
Rancher
Next of Kin:
Address at Enlistment:
Religion:
Presbyterian
Place of Enlistment:
Was a Prisoner of War:
No
Height:
Weight:
Chest:
Expansion:
Marital Status:
Single
Prior Military Experience:
Not Specified
Saw Service in:
Canada
Place of Discharge:
Discharge Type:
Died in Service
Discharge Notes:
Battle Died/Wounded:
Length of Service:
Buried at:
Plot:
P Naval S. Q.
Links
Ranks
| Conflict |
Rank |
Regiment |
Branch |
Unit |
Company |
Date From |
Date To |
| WW1 |
Ordinary Seaman |
Royal Naval Canadian Volunteer Reserve |
Navy |
H.M.C.S. Niobe |
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Notes
Son of the late James Goulshowe Singleton and Jane Eliza Singleton.
Described in the Huntingdon Gleaner as: "an English boy who spent some years in Riverfield and joined the Navy last year".
Worked on the Currie farm, Riverfield.
Research Notes
BWM / VM pair available on Fraser Medals website July 2014.
