Basic Details Surname Richards Forenames Alfred Joseph Gender Male Information stated on memorial War First World War (1914-1918) Served or died Served Honours Victoria Cross Primary Service As stated on memorial Service (Primary - Stated) British Army Unit (Primary - Stated) Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Stated) Sergeant Our References Service (Primary - Our reference) British Army Unit (Primary - Our reference) The Lancashire Fusiliers Rank / Title (Primary - Our reference) Sergeant Death and Burial details Country of death England Town of death London Town of burial London Cemetery Putney Vale Cemetery Year of death 1953 Month of death May Day of death 21 Age at death 73