Private Robert D Richards

Robert Daniel Richards was the son of Arthur Ernest and Frances Ada Richards, of Blackburn, Lancashire, he enlisted in the General Service Corps, and volunteered for airborne forces.

Private Richards successfully completed parachute training at RAF Ringway on course number 72, from 12 to 23 July 1943. His course report stated “Worked well and tried hard at all times”. He was posted to 13th (2/4th Bn. The South Lancashire Regiment) Battalion, The Parachute Regiment, and took part in operation Overlord (Normandy).

Pte Richards was killed in action on 5 July 1944, age 23, and was buried in Ranville War Cemetery, Calvados, France.

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