| Regimental number | 1000 |
| Place of birth | Prospect South Australia |
| Religion | Church of Christ |
| Occupation | Brickmaker |
| Address | Port Road, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Marital status | Single |
| Age at embarkation | 21 |
| Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Ellen Richardson, Port Road, Hindmarsh, South Australia |
| Enlistment date | |
| Rank on enlistment | Private |
| Unit name | 43rd Battalion, D Company |
| AWM Embarkation Roll number | 23/60/1 |
| Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Adelaide, South Australia, on board HMAT A19 Afric on |
| Medals |
Meritorious Service Medal '4th/5th October, 1917-Operations East of YPRES. Prior to this operation Private RICHARDSON laid the lines to 42nd Battalion and Brigade Headquarters under heavy shell fire. When the Commanding Officer took up his position, he found communication established though the lines had been constantly cut by intense enemy shell fire. Private RICHARDSON went alone time after time and kept the lines intact. During the operation he was stationed at the Battalion forward Station and was instrumental in establishing communication to Companies and maintaining it under very heavy hostile shelling. He then accompanied his Officer in reconnaissance to all Companies and to the Forward Signal Station of the Brigade on the left. The success of the Battalion Signal communication was largely owing to his courage and devotion to duty.'
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| Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: Meritorious Service Medal, British War Medal, Victory Medal |
| Date of death | |
| Age at death | 61 |
| Place of burial | AIF Cemetery (Row 9, Grave No. 64), West Terrace, Adelaide, South Australia |
Postal Address:
Po Box 7916
Canberra BC 2610, Australia
Street Address:
Northcott Drive,
Campbell, ACT 2600
