In Memory Of

RICHARDS, PHILIP CHARLES

Service Details
Age:
 33
Date of Birth:
 1883-10-20
Rank:
 Lieutenant
Unit:
 9th Regt.
Unit 2:
 "D" Coy.
Regiment:
 South African Infantry
Date of Death:
 1917-02-12
Cause of Death:
 Died of malaria
Commemoration
Cemetery:
 BARKLY WEST CEMETERY
Localitly:
 Northern Cape
Country:
 South Africa
Additional Information
Decorations:
 M C, Mentioned in Despatches
Citations:
 MC LG Sup 20 October 1916 - "For conspicuous gallantry in action. He moved constantly about among his men, placing them so as best to repel the enemy's attack. By his fine example under heavy shell, rifle and machine-gun fire, he inspired confidence in his company, and the enemy's attack was repulsed." MID LG Sup 8 February 1917 pg. 1355
Son of Mrs. Christina Ellen and the late Mr. Philip C. Richards; husband of Catherine Wilhelmina Richards, of Kimberley. Born in England. His brother Reginald James Richards 20887 Essex Regt. also died in service.