Arthur Edward Richards was the son of Arthur and Mary Richards, of Ilford, Essex. He enlisted in the Royal Army Ordnance Corps and volunteered for airborne forces.

Staff/Sergeant Richards successfully completed Glider Pilot training and was posted to F Squadron, 15 Flight, The Glider Pilot Regiment, and took part in Operation Market Garden (Arnhem).

S/Sgt Richards was killed in action between 24/25 September 1944, aged 23, he was last seen between Hartensteinlaan and Nassaulaan and is commemorated on the Groesbeek Memorial to the Missing.

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