THE short life of Richard Palmer as read by Linda Clark.

Thank you to Harlow Council’s Civic Fund and HTS Ltd for their support in this project.

Never Forget

Richard’s parents were Henry Palmer, born in Oxfordshire in c.1860 and Ellen Townsend, born in Witney in 18591. They married in Oxford in the spring of 18822 and Richard Palmer was born in Oxford in 18933.

The 1901 census shows Richard living at 29 Hillview Road, Oxford with his parents and siblings Florence and William who were twins, Bertie, Wallie and Frederick. Henry was working as a general labourer. The 1911 census shows Richard living in Potter Street with his parents and siblings. Henry had become a publican of the Kings Head, Potter Street and Richard worked in the pub as a barman. The pub was recorded as having nine rooms.

Private Richard Palmer, 12393, enlisted at Stratford, serving with The 1st Battalion of The Coldstream Guards. Richard was killed in action at Givenchy on 25 January 1915 at the age of 21 and is commemorated on the Le Touret Memorial to the Missing, France. Panels 2 and 3. Register Index Number MR22.