Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames Thomas Gender Male Information stated on memorial War 19th Century Conflict (1800-1899) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Unit (Primary - Stated) HMS Sampson Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Mid Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) Royal Navy Unit (Primary - Our reference) HMS Sampson Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Midshipman Death and Burial details Town of death Lagos Year of death 1851 Month of death December Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated Killed Manner of death reference Killed in Action