Service Details
Name:
 CHESTER-MASTER
Given Name:
 RICHARD CHESTER
Initials:
 R C
Rank:
 Lieutenant Colonel
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Regiment:
 King's Royal Rifle Corps
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Unit:
 13th Bn.
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Date of Death:
 1917-08-30
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Cause of Death:
 Killed in action
Decorations:
 D S O and bar
Citations:
 1st DSO LG Sup 4 June 1917 pg 5469 - "King's Birthday"; 2nd DSO LG Sup 14 Aug 1917 - "For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. During operations for six days he displayed great courage and ability. His battalion was very short of officers, and he had no rest in that period. His splendid example and total disregard for safety inspired his men with great confidence."
Additional
Information:
Son of Col. Thomas William and Georgina Emily Chester-Master; husband of Geraldine Chester-Master, of Querns Lane House, Cirencester. Chief Constable of Gloucestershire. Native of Cirencester, Glos. ref. South African Roll of Honour 1914-1918
Commemoration
Country:
 Belgium
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Locality:
 Heuvelland, West-Vlaanderen
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Cemetery:
 LOCRE HOSPICE CEMETERY
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Grave Reference:
 II. C. 8.

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