Richard was born on the 2nd June 1911 in East Boldon, South Shields, County Durham the son of Richard and Mary Applegarth. He was 29 years old when he died.
Richard Applegarth is remembered at East Boldon on E46.01 and in our List of Ships’crews.
H.M.S. Hood Roll of Honour
The CWGC entry for Leading Signalman Applegarth