| Regimental number | 1953 |
| Place of birth | Kempsey New South Wales |
| Religion | Church of England |
| Occupation | Farm labourer |
| Address | West Kempsey, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 23 |
| Next of kin | Father, Owen Richardson, West Kempsey, Macleay River, New South Wales |
| Enlistment date | |
| Date of enlistment from Nominal Roll | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 36th Battalion, 2nd Reinforcement |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/53/2 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Sydney, New South Wales, on board HMAT A15 Port Sydney on |
| Rank from Nominal Roll | Driver |
| Unit from Nominal Roll | 33rd Battalion |
| Recommendations (Medals and Awards) |
Military Medal Recommendation date: |
| Fate | Returned to Australia |
| Medals |
Military Medal 'For conspicuous courage and devotion to duty during the operations from September 29th to October 1st, 1918, near BONY. Private RICHARDSON acted as a stretcher bearer, and did most excellent work. On September 29th he carried six cases over an exposed and heavily shelled area, on the following day he carried a similar number under heavy machine gun fire. While tending to the wounded in the open on October 1st, he was severely wounded. Throughout the operation this man displayed the greatest courage and desire to alleviate the wounded. He never spared himself and he was undoubtedly the means of saving several lives.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 115 Date: |
| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Military Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Place of burial | East Kempsey Cemetery |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
