Richards Paul Lieut

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Surname: Richards;

Forename(s): Paul;

Initials: P;

Rank: Lieut;

Previous Number: 77257;

Previous Battalion: 7 of;

Previous Regiment: Can Inf;

MGC Branch: Infantry;

MGC Unit: 61 Bn;

How killed: KIA;

Where: France;

When killed: 03-Oct-1918;

Awarded: MC, bar to MC;

Gallantry Notes: MC:For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. Throughout the night he remained with his two guns although severely wounded, supervising two Lewis guns which resulted in breaking up the enemy's advance. He displayed great courage and inspired his men with complete confidence at a trying period. (NB: gazetted under section to Canadian Forces)

bar to MC: For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty. When three out of his four guns in a redoubt had been put out of action by bombs or shellfire, he kept the fouth in action for ten hours, disposing of large bodies of the enemy and finally covered the withdrawl of the infantry with this gun. After his gun was eventuaaly put out of action, he took command of two infantry platoons who were without officers, and continued to delay the enemys advance. He displayed fine courage and leadership.;

Other Data: MC & Bar with 1914-15 Star to Pte P Richards 7 Can Inf) sold Glendinings 24/3/1993 - MC engraved on reverse "Paul Richards 2/Lt MGC Bullecourt, May 12-=16, 1917", bar engraved " NW St Quentin March 21st 1918"
bar to MC confirmed in war diary 11/5/1918
death recorded - war diary;

Other Notes: RICHARDS, Major, PAUL, MC and bar, 61st Coy. Machine Gun Corps (Inf). Killed in action 3rd October 1918. Age 31. Eldest son of Charles Edward and Jane Lee Richards, of Ottawa, Canada, formerly of Charlton Musgrove, Somerset, England; husband of Enid M. R. Richards, of Parksville, British Columbia. Educated at Bath College, Somerset. III. E. 49. Merville Communal Cemetery Extension - Nord, France
MC: LG 16/8/1917 bar to MC: LG 26/7/1918;

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