Basic Details
Surname
Richardson
Forenames
R J R
Gender
Male
Information stated on memorial
Alternative forename
Ruskin John Robert
War
First World War (1914-1918)
Served or died
Died
Notes
All extra details are based on information supplied by the College Archivist (see Additional Information). This included the following biographical details: '(1913) Born 14 April 1890, North Kensington, Middlesex; son of John James Richardson, gentleman of independent means, and Lucia Ellinor Freymuth. Tutor(s): L H K Bushe-Fox. Educ: Sydney Grammar School; Victoria College, Jersey; Bonn. Career: Enlisted in University and Public Schools Battalion 1914; gazetted Second Lieutenant, 3rd South Staffordshire Regiment; 2nd Battalion 1915 Lieutenant, 1st Battalion 1915. Died 25 September 1915 (killed in action in France).'
Primary Service
Our References
Service (Primary - Our reference)
British Army
Unit (Primary - Our reference)
The South Staffordshire Regiment
Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference)
Lieutenant
Death and Burial details
Country of death
France
Country of burial
Not Stated on Memorial
Cemetery
Not Stated on Memorial
Year of death
1915
Month of death
September
Day of death
25
Age at death
25
Manner of death as stated
Not Stated on Memorial
Manner of death reference
Killed in Action
Personal Details
Occupation
Not Stated on Memorial