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Title: Newspaper Article 1922
Post by: mentmore on Tuesday 01 October 24 15:40 BST (UK)

Bucks Advertiser  1922

There is an announcement of the death of Basil Lindsay Rickard June 1922.

Would like, if possible, a copy of the article.

Many thanks.

Title: Re: Newspaper Article 1922
Post by: ShaunJ on Tuesday 01 October 24 16:34 BST (UK)

There's a report on his death

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-share/14c0a3fb-4b22-4a6d-9bb5-a800cfc63f46

and here's the announcement

https://www.findmypast.co.uk/image-share/48435601-c146-423b-9563-24a68e6c53e0

Title: Re: Newspaper Article 1922
Post by: giblet on Tuesday 01 October 24 21:13 BST (UK)

The British Newspaper archives has one article. They are free to register with and once you have registered you get 3 free views. I have used my free views previously so can only see a part of the article.

https://www.britishnewspaperarchive.co.uk/

Saturday 17 June 1922
Bucks Advertiser & Aylesbury News

AYLESBURY SOLDIER'S SAD DEATH. ACCIDENTALLY SHOT IN BARRACKS. We regret to chronicle the death of Pte. Basil Lindsay Rickard, Ist Royal Dragoons, son of Mr. and Mrs. Wm. Rickard, 39, Wendover Road, Aylesbury, which occurred under tragic circumstances ...

Title: Re: Newspaper Article 1922
Post by: mentmore on Tuesday 01 October 24 22:59 BST (UK)

Hello ShaunJ and giblet,

Thank you both for your replies regarding Basil L. Rickard.

A very sad occassion.

Thanks again.
Carol