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We remember Frederick William Richards
We remember Frederick William Richards
Timeline
Timeline
1899
1914
service
Royal Navy
Boy 2nd Class
J32880
HMS Impregnable
Source:6414896
11th November 1914
1915
service
Royal Navy
Boy 1st Class
J32880
HMS Inflexible
Source:6414896
15th May 1915 - 8th August 1917
1917
service
Royal Navy
Ordinary Seaman
J32880
HMS Inflexible
Source:8916680
9th August 1917 - 14th November 1918
1917
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J32880
HMS Inflexible
Source:8916680
15th November 1917 - 28th February 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J32880
HMS Hindustan
Source:6414896
1st March 1918 - 22nd April 1918
1918
service
Royal Navy
Able Seaman
J/32880
HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party
Source:8646810
22nd April 1918 - 23rd April 1918
1918
awards
Mentioned in Despatches (MiD)
British Award/Decoration
Source:8821799
23rd April 1918
1918
death
Killed in Action
Cause of death Killed or died as a direct result of enemy action.
Cemetery Body not recovered for burial
Zeebrugge
Belgium
Source:8646814
23rd April 1918
burial
Southsea, Portsmouth, Hampshire
United Kingdom
Panel Reference: 29
Source:8646810
Details
Details
Names
| Type | Name |
|---|---|
| First Names | Frederick William |
| Initials | FW |
| Last Name | Richards |
| Source | 6414896 |
Gender
| Gender | Source |
|---|---|
| Male |
Contribution
Military Service
Military Service
| Service | Number | Unit | Section | Rank | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy | J32880 | HMS Impregnable | Boy 2nd Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J32880 | HMS Inflexible | Boy 1st Class | ||
| Royal Navy | J32880 | HMS Inflexible | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32880 | HMS Hindustan | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J/32880 | HMS Vindictive - Seamen Storming Party | Able Seaman | ||
| Royal Navy | J32880 | HMS Inflexible | Ordinary Seaman |
Awards
| Award | Type | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches (MiD) | British Award/Decoration |
Family
Parents
| Name | Relationship | Dates | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gertrude | mother | ||
| Charles Richards | father |
Media
Media
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Storming the Mole at ZeebruggeThe landing parties mounting the ramps, so as to storm the Mole at Zeebrugge.
Contributed by:
Keith1947
Communities
Communities
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Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918More about Zeebrugge and Ostend Raids April 1918
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HMS Inflexible at the Battle of JutlandMore about HMS Inflexible at the Battle of Jutland
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Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS VindictiveMore about Seamen Storming Party and ratings who crewed HMS Vindictive
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Evidence
Evidence
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Official Records
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Navy Seamen 1899-1919 | ||
| Commonwealth War Graves Commission (CWGC) Casualty Records Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| WW1 Naval Casualties Transcription | Keith1947 | |
| British Royal Navy & Royal Marines, Battle of Jutland 1916 servicemen Transcription | Keith1947 |
External Evidence
| Reference | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Mentioned in Despatches | Trevor65535 |
Multimedia
| Title | Connected by | More information |
|---|---|---|
| Storming the Mole at Zeebrugge | Keith1947 |
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