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Keith Elwood Richardson

In memory of:

Major Keith Elwood Richardson

August 31, 1944

Military Service


Age:

27

Force:

Army

Unit:

4th Princess Louise Dragoon Guards, R.C.A.C.

Citation(s):

Mentioned in Despatches

Honours and Awards:

Mentioned in Despatches

Additional Information


Son of Clarence B. Richardson, and of Arlene Richardson, of Ottawa, Ontario, Canada.

Commemorated on Page 427 of the Second World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.

Burial Information


Cemetery:
Grave Reference:

I. B. 5.

Location:

The War Cemetery lies in the locality of Montecchio in the Commune of Montelabbate (Province of Pesaro). It stands on rising ground just North of the main road from Pesaro to Urbino, about 12 kilometres west of Pesaro. If approaching by car, take the road 423 from Pesaro to Urbino, following the signs for Montecchio. Just before entering the town, the Cemetery will be seen on the right hand side of the road.

Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.

Digital Collection

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  • Photo of KEITH ELWOOD RICHARDSON– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of KEITH ELWOOD RICHARDSON– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Other– Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
  • Photo of KEITH ELWOOD RICHARDSON– Keith Richardson in England with PLDG circa 1942
  • Roll of Honour– Britannia United Church, Ottawa Ontario honour roll
  • Roll of Honour– Honour Roll, Britannia United Church, Ottawa, Ontario

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