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William Robert RICHARDS

Place of birthBrisbane Queensland
ReligionChurch of England
OccupationLabourer
AddressBrisbane, Queensland
Marital statusMarried
Age at embarkation27
Next of kinWife, Mrs Clementina Richards, Maroon, Boonah, Queensland
Enlistment date6 July 1915
Rank on enlistmentLieutenant
Unit name25th Battalion, 11th Reinforcement
AWM Embarkation Roll number23/42/3
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT Star of Victoria on 31 March 1916
Rank from Nominal RollLieutenant
Unit from Nominal Roll25th Battalion
FateReturned to Australia 23 June 1919
Medals

Military Cross

'During the attack on the Beaurevoir line, east of Peronne, on 3rd October, 1918, he displayed great courage and skill in handling his men. At Mushroom Quarry very strong resiostance was encountered. He led one platoon in a charge against a post, being first in, and killing three of the enemy. Seeing an officer rallying some of the enemy for a stand, he dashed out. shot the officer with his revolver. and caused the remainder to surrender.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 10
Date: 29 January 1920

Other detailsMedals: Military Cross, British War Medal, Victory Medal

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