Richard Rilor Talbot
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Richard Rilor was born in Dunham on Trent in 1896 , the youngest of four children to William a farm labourer and Emily Talbot née Thompson who lived at Dunham. William was born in 1859 at Dunham, Emily Thompson was born in 1865 at Newton, Lincolnshire, they were married on 26th January 1885 at St Oswalds, Dunham they had 4 children. In 1911 Richard Rilor has left the family home, he is 15 yrs of age and is a servant, he is living at Laneham village with Edwin Cuckson 63 yrs a farmer and his family.
Lance Sergeant Richard Rilor Talbot enlisted at Lincoln first serving (12249)with the Lincolnshire Regiment. However he was transferred to the 6th battalion Royal Berkshire Regiment entering theatre (France) 14th July 1917. He died of wounds on 18th February 1917 and is buried Dernacourt Communal Cemetery Extension on the Somme, France. He was awarded the 1915 Star, British Medal and Victory Medal. Sergeant R R Talbot Retford Times 2 March 1917 Much sorrow was felt at Dunham on Trent last Friday when Mr and Mrs Talbot received a telegram announcing the death from wounds in France, on the 17th February, of their youngest son, Sergeant Richard Rilor Talbot, of the 6th Royal Berkshire Regt. The deceased soldier, who was nearly 21 years of age, was greatly respected and beloved in the village. He has indeed “done his bit” well and bravely having enlisted in the 7th Lincolnshires in voluntary enthusiasm soon after the outbreak of war. Last year he was wounded and home on leave. On returning to France he was shortly transferred to the 6th Royal Berkshires and promoted to the rank of sergeant. His memory will long be treasured in Dunham, where there is in all hearts the greatest sympathy for his parents and relatives. Appended is the letter received from the sister in charge:- 1/1 South Midland C.C.S. B.E.F. Feb 20th 1917. Dear Mrs Talbot, I very much regret to tell you that your son, Sergt Talbot was admitted into this hospital on Feb 17th suffering from wounds in abdomen. Everything possible was done for him, but the shock and loss of blood had been too much for him, and he passed away peacefully at 4.35 pm the next day. All his personal belongings will be sent on to you as soon as possible. A photograph of his grave will be sent to you by writing to:- DGR and E, War Office, Winchester House, St James Square, London. With much sympathy, I am yours sincerely, F M Allen, sister.
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