Richards, Charles Photo
Rank Private, Sergeant
Service # Unknown
Unit # 4th. P.L.D.G. Princess Louise Dragoons, Canadian 1 st Division, Colchester Guard, British 8th Army
Resident in 1980 - Blenheim, Ontario
Books Of Rememberance Page Available

Served in Africa, Italy and North West Europe.

Private Richards served in the heavy tank unit in an African desert campaign under Field Marshall Montgomery. After the defeat of Romnel, Sargent Richards was returned to his Canadian Army Unit. He received United States decorations awarded for his North Africa service and in addition he received 2 Stars for the attachment to this US decoration.

Discharged November 24, 1945

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Awards 1939-45 Star, Canadian Volunteer Service Medal with Clasp, Italy Star and Africa Star
Sources Dresden I.O.D.E. Books
Age 17
Birthplace born March 24, 1923
When Enlisted June 10, 1940
Next of Kin Parents - Reverdy and Mildred Richards

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