R. ANNENBERG (ASH-BERRY), 14 January 1917
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Richard Annenberg
Born:
1891
Died:
21 Tevet 5677 (15 January 1917)
Basic Information
Unique reference:
ANN6914
Other surname:
Ashberry
Gender:
Male
Birth
Date of birth:
1891
Place of birth:
Mile End, London
Death
Date of death:
21 Tevet 5677 (15 January 1917)
Died in combat?:
Yes
Place of death:
Egypt
Cause of death:
wounds sustained in the War
Burial place:
Jerusalem War Cemetry
Places
Addresses
Parents' home:
26 Dean Road Willesden Green, London
Parents' home:
287 Green Lanes Finsbury Park, London N (1911)
Other Organisations
Name:
Jewish Lads Brigade
Family Report
Richard Annenberg came from a relatively large family, in 1915 proud of is brother's contributions to the war H. Annenberg submitted an article to Sport' Trade Journal which was later pubblished in the Jewish Chronicle detailing the family's efforts in the war, including Richard's position as a mmotor dispatch rider.
Family
Siblings
Mark Annenberg (male)
Millicent Annenberg (female)
Leslie Annenberg (male)
Deborah Annenberg (female)
Hannah Annenberg (female)
Bernard Annenberg (male)
Jessica Annenberg (female)
Parents
Father: Israel Annenberg (male)
Parent: Leah R Annnenberg
13 Family members serving
Homefront
Occupation:
Salesman
Member of family in armed forces:
brothers
Jewish Chronicle Article
A small article describing the Annenberg family's contributions to the war effort published January 8th 1915
A small article describing the Annenberg family's contributions to the war effort published January 8th 1915
Military Record
Military service:
British Army
Military record no.:
40407
Date enlisted/conscripted:
1914
Date discharged/death:
14 January 1917
Rank at discharge/death:
Trooper
Assignments
Regiment:
City of London Yeomanry
Battalion/unit:
1st Battalion
Posting:
Palestine and Egypt in 1917 working as a motor dispatch rider
Roll of Honour
Commonwealth Graves Commission
Rank:
Private
Date of Death:
15 January 1918
Age:
Regiment / service:
City of London Yeomanry (Rough Riders), 1st/1st
Cemetery:
Jerusalem War Cemetery, Israel and Palestine (including Gaza)
Grave reference:
JS. 8.
Additional information:
Personal inscription:
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