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Willie Ross RICHARDS

Regimental number22958
Place of birthFairfield Victoria
ReligionPresbyterian
OccupationStudent
AddressNorth Carlton, Victoria
Marital statusSingle
Age at embarkation19
Next of kinFather, A Richards, 25 Garton Street, North Carlton, Victoria
Previous military serviceMelbourne University Rifles
Enlistment date31 May 1915
Rank on enlistmentGunner
Unit nameField Artillery Brigade 8, Reinforcement 1
AWM Embarkation Roll number13/36/2
Embarkation detailsUnit embarked from Melbourne, Victoria, on board HMAT A7 Medic on 20 May 1916
Rank from Nominal RollGunner
Unit from Nominal Roll3rd Division Trench Mortar
FateReturned to Australia 28 February 1919
Miscellaneous information from
  cemetery records
Plaque in Victorian Garden of Remembrance
Medals

Meritorious Service Medal

'Throughout the period 25th February 1918 to Night 16th/17th September, 1918, Bombardier RICHARDS has filled the position of Quarter-Master Sergeant to his Battery. At al times this Non Commissioned Officer has shown great tact and decision in dealing with the many problems with which he has been faced, and his work has been of the greatest assistance to his Commanding Officer. He has performed his duties with marked ability, and has displayed untiring energy and devotion to duty throughout the period under review.'
Source: 'Commonwealth Gazette' No. 67
Date: 3 June 1919

Other details

War service: Western Front

Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal
Date of death10 June 1966

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