Richards, Alfred –

Husband of Mrs. Richards (nee McKeown), of 5, Gerrard Street, Kearsley, Lancashire. Enlisted May 1914. Formerly Private 1668, 5th Bn., Loyal North Lancashire Regiment. Reported missing since 30/11/1917 and subsequently confirmed prisoner of war.

Personal details

  • Surname: Richards
  • Forename: Alfred
  • Date of birth: Not known
  • Birth place: Not known
  • Place of residence: Kearsley, Lancashire
  • Gender: Male
  • Age of death: Not known
  • Place of death: Not known
  • Date of death: Not known
  • Casualty type: Not known

Service details

  • Rank: Private
  • Unit: 5th (Territorial) Battalion.
  • Service number: 240233
  • Regiment: Loyal North Lancashire Regiment
  • Enlistment date: Not known
  • Enlistment location: Not known
  • Conflict: WW1

Decorations

  • Service medals: St / V / BW
  • Silver War badge: Not known
  • Awards: Not known

Memorials

  • CWGC Memorial: Not known
  • CWGC reference: Not known

Local newspaper entries

  • Farnworth and Worsley Journal entries: 11/01/1918 25/01/1918 11/10/1918 31/01/1919

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