Born Hull 1883. His true family name was “Don”. He served as Dunn, Richard William.
Husband of Mary Ellen at 1, Adelaide Street, Hull and 66, Great Passage Street, Hull (War Pension addresses).
A dock side labourer. He boarded with his in laws at 7 Clarence Street, Hull (1911 Census)
A Boer War Veteran. He re-enlisted when war began. Served as Lance Sergeant in the 1st York & Lancashire Regiment. Died of wounds, of 29/03/1918, aged 35.
His widow Mary Ellen was born on 26 Oct 1888. They had one daughter, Ada born on 16 Han 1910.
He is listed as “Don” in War Pension records and “Dunn” in CWGC records.
| Name | Richard Don |
|---|---|
| Birth Place | Sutton, Hull, 1883 |
| Death Date | 29 Mar 1918 |
| Death Place | Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgiu |
| Enlistment Place | Hull |
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
| Regiment | York and Lancaster Regiment |
| Battalion | 1st 4th (Hallamshire) (T.F.) Battalion |
| Regimental Number | 6213 |
| Type of Casualty | Died of wounds |
| Theatre of War | Western European Theatre |
First name:
Richard William
Military Number:
6213
Rank:
Lance Sergeant
Date Died
29/03/1918
Place died:
Tyne Cot Memorial, Belgium
Age:
35
