Great War Dundee
This is Dundee's story of those that served in the First World War, and of the people left at home
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Thomas Newton Richardson
Military Information
- Date of enlistment:
- Place of enlistment: Montrose
- Service no: 307471
- Rank: Private
- Service Occupation:
- Awards:
- Regiment/Service: Tank Corps
- Unit/Ship: 16th Battalion
- Place of Death: France
- Age at Death: 41
- Date of Death: 29.09.1918
- Burial Country: France
- Cemetery: Vis-En-Artois Memorial
- Grave/Mem Ref no: Panel 11
Personal Information
- Date of Birth:
- Place of Birth: Dundee
- Address:
- Occupation: Plumber, Watson & Sons, Caledonian Rd, Perth
- Mother:
- Father:
George Richardson, Townhead, Brechin
- Siblings:
2 Brothers (names unknown)
- Spouse:
Mary Richardson, 12 Bridge St, Montrose
- Children:
4 Children (names unknown)
More about Thomas Newton Richardson
For reasons unknown this man is not listed on the original Dundee Roll of Honour.
Thomas Newton Richardson 307471 Tank Corps
Private Thomas Newton Richardson, Tank Corps, who was killed in action on 29th September, leaves a widow and family, who reside at 12 Bridge Street, Montrose. Aged 41 years, Private Richardson was the second son of Mr and Mrs Geo. Richardson, Townhead, Brechin, who have other two sons serving in France. Private Richardson was before enlisting a plumber with Messrs Watson & Sons, Caledonian Road, Perth.
Montrose Standard 1st November 1918
Information supplied by Gary Thomson, additional information kindly supplied by Michael Caldwell.
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