Richards T/Lieut.
Info
| Surname | Richards |
|---|---|
| Forename | Hugh Upton |
| Rank | T/Lieut. |
| Army No | |
| Battalion | 1st & 5th & 3rd |
| Commissioned | 1915-10-23 |
| Date Of Wounds | 1916-07-15 |
| Wounds | |
| Died Killed | Not set |
| Death Details | |
| Enlisted Date | Not set |
| Enlisted Location | |
| Date Of Birth | Not set |
| Birth Place | |
| Residence | 25 London Road, Pembroke Dock. |
| Discharged | Not set |
| Theatre Of War | France |
| Date Of Entry | 1915-04-01 |
| Z Class | |
| Surname Spellings | |
| Other Info | Given a Temporary Commission on the 23rd October 1915 with rank of Lieutenant. Reported missing in April 1918. Given a regular commission on the 19th June 1919 with the rank of Second Lieutenant. In the 1930's as a Major served with the West Yorkshire Regiment. In 1939 (appointed 29th January 1939) commanded the Sierra Leone Battalion (R.W.A.F.F.) as Lieut.-Colonel. Made Colonel on the 13th June 1942. Was Temporary Brigadier in Burma. |
Assignments
| 1st Worcestershire Regiment 1726 Private |
| 5th Worcestershire Regiment - Temporary Lieutenant |
| 3rd Worcestershire Regiment - Temporary Lieutenant |
| Worcestershire Regiment - Second Lieutenant |
Service Awards
| The British War Medal |
| The 1914-1915 Star |
| The Allied Victory Medal |
Gallantry Awards & Honors
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Engagement | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Distinguished Service Order | T/Brigadier | Burma (1945) | 1945-02-08 | |
| Commander of the order British Empire |
Foreign Decorations & Awards
| Medal | Rank | Battalion | Awarded |
|---|---|---|---|
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