James Cleland Richardson | |
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Nickname(s) | Jimmy |
Born | 25 November 1895 Bellshill, Scotland |
Died | 9 October 1916 Ancre Heights, Somme, France | (aged 20)
Buried | |
Allegiance | Canada |
Service | Canadian Expeditionary Force |
Years of service | 1914 - 1916 |
Rank | Piper |
Unit | 16th (Canadian Scottish) Battalion, CEF |
Battles / wars | First World War |
Awards | Victoria Cross |
James Cleland Richardson VC (25 November 1895 – 8/9 October 1916) was a Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.