Chambers Richard Lance Sergeant 529263
From 70 Brigade
Personnel Entry
Name Chambers Richard
Army number 529263
Rank Lance Sergeant
Decorations
Date of birth
Age 37
Unit 15th King's Hussars, Durham Light Infantry 25/7/39, Trf 1 TS 1/2/40, KILLED in ACTION 20/5/40, Authority R. Casualty.
Company/Battery
Platoon or other sub-unit
Task or role Provost Sergeant
Joined Brigade
Promotions
Wounded
Prisoner of War
Died/Killed in action 20-May-40
Home address Research suggests Sgt Chambers was born in Gateshead, Quarter 2 1903, father William, mother Mary (nee Sullivan). Buried Sp. Mem. Plot 8. Row C. Grave 6. Bucquoy Road Cemetery, Ficheux.
Source table 1TS