| Surname: | Richards |
| Initials: | M |
| Rank: | Lance Corporal |
| Army Number: | P/7249 |
| Notes: | MFP. Awarded the 1915 Star, Victory and War Medals. First served abroad (1) France, 23/11/1914 to 24/12/14. Formerly Pte. 2 Welsh Regt. No. 6377. 14/12/18 Discharged surplus to military requirements having suffered impairment since entry into the service. Info from pension record: Mathew Richards. 24/9/18 discharged, born 1882, married, 46 Thesiger Street, Cardiff. 25/9/18 awarded pension for Bronchitis. Has second card; same details address The Grove, St Columb, Cornwall, card marked transfer to Wales region. Mathew Richards. |
Decoration Record: | |
| Decoration: | Silver War Badge (London Gazette: WO 329/3243 Page: List MPC/125 Jan. 28, 1919) |
| Citation: | Badge No. B91823. Enlisted 27/3/1900, discharged 14/12/1918. WO letter 60/B 392 (xvia) Medal Branch A.G 10 dated 19-12-1918. Age 37years 0months. Served abroad. |