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We remember Earl Richardson
We remember Earl Richardson
Timeline
Timeline
1884
1915
employment
Labourer
Australia
Source:8721652
May 1915
1915
enlistment
Brisbane
Australia
Source:8721652
15th June 1915
1915
service
Australian Imperial Force
Gunner
Field Artillery
Source:8721652
15th November 1915
1917
theatres
France & Belgium: 1a
Source:8721652
10th April 1917 - 1919
1918
hospitalisation
Sickness
Hospital/Institution
Source:8721652
26th June 1918
1918
service
British Army
Serjeant
21098
Australian Field Artillery
12th Brigade
Source:8721652
September 1918 - 1919
1918
awards
Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8721645
17th October 1918
1918
awards
Military Medal (MM)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8721645
17th October 1918
1919
discharge
Source:8721652
11th May 1919
1923
marriage
Willa Terese Brown
Source:8721663
14th April 1923
1938
death
Unknown
St George Queensland
Australia
Source:8721665
14th November 1938
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Earl |
| Initials | E |
| Last Name | Richardson |
| Source | 5085939 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Australian Imperial Force | Field Artillery | Gunner | |||
| British Army | 21098 | Australian Field Artillery | 12th Brigade | Serjeant |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| British War Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal | |
| Distinguished Conduct Medal (DCM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Military Medal (MM) | British Award/Decoration | |
| Victory Medal | First World War Campaign/Service Medal |
Family
Spouse
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Willa Terese Brown | wife | 14th April 1923 |
Physical
| Complexion | Eyes | Hair | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dark | Brown |
| Date | Height | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 1915-06 | 5'7" |
Media
Communities
Communities
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Medal Index Card | ||
| First Australian Imperial Force Personnel Dossier Index 1914-1968 Transcription | Rob23648 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Details on military career | Rob23648 | |
| ANZAC Records | Rob23648 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Earl Richardson | Rob23648 | |
| citation for MM and DCM | Rob23648 |
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