Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames Richard Edward Gender Male Information stated on memorial War Second World War (1939-1945) Served or died Died Primary Service As stated on memorial Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sapper Our References Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sapper Death and Burial details Country of death Japan Year of death 1944 Month of death August Day of death 26 Manner of death as stated As prisoner of war Manner of death reference Other