| Notes: | CMP. TC. 16/8/38 enlisted in the Kings Own Yorkshire Light Infantry, later Duke of Wellingtons Regiment, 25/1/41 transferred to CMP. 15/10/41 Died. He was born and resided in Wakefield.
Inscription on gravestone: His memory our greatest treasure, in our hearts he will live forever.
Joseph Richards.
Extract from the Yorkshire Evening Post, 10/10/41.
Pte Joseph Richards, Corps of Military Police dispatch rider, was killed while motorcycling near Wentbridge late last night. Richards belonged to Moorhouse Avenue, Dearnely Estate Wakefield. |
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