Canadian Virtual War Memorial
Joseph Richardson
In memory of:
Lieutenant Joseph Richardson
September 5, 1916
Abbeville, France
Military Service
37
Army
Canadian Infantry (Eastern Ontario Regiment)
2nd Bn.
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.
Distinguished Conduct Medal
Additional Information
April 29, 1879
Percy Township, Ontario
September 22, 1914
Valcartier, Quebec
Son of Emily J. Richardson, of Dartford, Ontario.
Commemorated on Page 154 of the First World War Book of Remembrance. Request a copy of this page. Download high resolution copy of this page.
Burial Information
ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY
Somme, France
III. G. 19.
The town of Abbeville is on the main road from Paris to Boulogne, about 80 kilometres south of Boulogne. On reaching Abbeville from Boulogne on the N1 at the roundabout, take the right turn immediately before Boulogne Road direction. A CWGC direction sign is on site. Enter the ABBEVILLE COMMUNAL CEMETERY by the left hand side main gate and follow CWGC signs within the Cemetery.
Information courtesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commission.
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