Orders, Decorations, Medals and Militaria

Pair: Private W. J. B. Richardson, Royal Marine Light Infantry, who was wounded in action in H.M.S. Chester during the Battle of Jutland, 31 May 1916; that same day his crew mate, Boy Cornwell, was awarded the Victoria Cross for his gallantry, although mortally wounded, in manning one of the Chester’s guns alone

British War and Victory Medals (Ch.20053 Pte. W. J. Richardson. R.M.L.I.) good very fine (2) £80-£100

William John Barnard Richardson was born in Southborough, Norfolk, on 14 January 1898 and enlisted into the Royal Marines at London on 22 July 1915. He joined the crew of H.M.S. Chester on 2 May 1916, and was wounded in her at the Battle of Jutland on 31 May 1916. Discharged to shore on account of his wounds on 2 June 1916, he rejoined the Chester on 22 July 1916, and served in that ship until the cessation of hostilities. He was invalided from the service on 24 September 1919.

Sold with copied record of service.