Regimental number | 11725 |
Place of birth | Glasgow, Scotland |
Occupation | Clerk |
Next of kin | Mother, Mrs Rachael Richardson, Main Road, Redcliffs, Christchurch |
Rank on embarkation | Private |
Unit name | New Zealand Expeditionary Force, 12th Reinforcements (1st Draft), Canterbury Infantry Battalion, C Company |
Embarkation details | Unit embarked from Wellington on board Ulimaroa on |
Final rank | Private |
Final unit | 12th (Nelson) Company, 2nd Battalion, Canterbury Infantry Regiment |
Fate | Killed in Action |
Age at death from cemetery records | 19 |
Place of burial | No known grave |
Commemoration details | Caterpillar Valley (New Zealand) Memorial, Longueval, France |
Miscellaneous information from cemetery records | Parents: John and Rachel Richardson, 26 James Street, Redcliffs, Christchurch |
Other details |
War service: Western Front Medals: British War Medal, Victory Medal |
Sources | Nominal Roll Vol. 2: Roll 30, p. 10 |
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