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In memory of:

Lieutenant Joseph Richardson

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Military service

Age: 37
Rank: Lieutenant
Force: Army
Unit/Regiment: Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
Division: 2nd Bn.
Birth: April 29, 1879 Percy Township, Ontario
Enlistment: September 22, 1914 Valcartier, Québec
Death: September 5, 1916 Abbeville, France

Burial/memorial information

Grave reference: III. G. 19.
Additional information
Son of Emily J. Richardson, of Dartford, Ontario.
Additional citations

Distinguished Conduct Medal. London Gazette # 29438 "For conspicuous gallantry and ability. Sgt Richardson, when orders were passed in English by enemy¿s officers, sensing trouble, gave orders to his men to disregard all instructions from the right, one of the orders passed was to surrender, and that they were surrounded. His disregard of this order, and his prompt action, following it, saved the situation. For several months his bravery and example have inspired all ranks with him. 1914-15 Star, British War Medal, Victory Medal.

In the Books of Remembrance

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Page 154 of the First World War Book of Remembrance.
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