James Cleland Richardson

James Cleland Richardson
Piper James C. Richardson, VC, circa. 1914-15
Nickname(s)Jimmy
Born25 November 1895
Bellshill, Scotland
Died9 October 1916(1916-10-09) (aged 20)
Ancre Heights, Somme, France
Buried
AllegianceCanada
Service / branchCanadian Expeditionary Force
Years of service1914 - 1916
RankPiper
Unit16th (Canadian Scottish) Battalion, CEF
Battles / warsFirst World War
AwardsVictoria 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.