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Richardson, G.S., F/Lt., 1942

Photo: B. Chandler

In Kranji War Cemetery is the Commonwealth War Grave of 40017 Flight Lieutenant George Sydney Richardson, serving with the Royal Air Force (RAFO) who died 26/01/1942.

In Berwick upon Tweed Cemetery is a headstone which reads:

In
Loving memory of
Charles Richardson
Killed in action France
25th Sept. 1915, aged 38 years.
Husband of Annie Burgon
Died 21st May 1971, aged 92 years.
Also their eldest son Charles
Died 20th Novr. 1919 aged 13 years
Also their youngest son
George Sydney
Flight Lieutenant R.A.F.
Killed in operations, Singapore
26th Jany. 1942, aged 28 years.
Also their elder daughter
Margaret Manuel
Died 22nd Jan. 2000, aged 89 years.

His older brother Charles Richardson was killed in 1919.

He is remembered in Berwick on B25.12 and B25.35


The CWGC entry for Flight Lieutenant Richardson

If you know more about this person, please send the details to janet@newmp.org.uk