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Son of David and Mary Prosser Richardson, of Princess Avenue, Chilliwack, British Columbia.
<p>An extract from The London Gazette," No. 30967, dated October 18, 1918, records the following:<br />For most conspicuous bravery and devotion to duty when, prior to attack, he obtained permission from his Commanding Officer to play his company "over the top". As the Company approached the objective, it was held up by very strong wire and came under intense fire, which caused heavy casualties and demoralised the formation for the moment. Realising the situation, Piper Richardson strode up and down outside the wire, playing his pipes with the greatest coolness. The effect was instantaneous. Inspired by his splendid example, the company rushed the wire with such fury and determination that the obstacle was overcome and the position captured. Later, after participating in bombing operations, he was detailed to take back a wounded comrade and prisoners. After proceeding about 200 yards, Piper Richardson remembered that he had left his pipes behind. Although strongly urged not to do so, he insisted on returning to recover his pipes. He has never been seen since, and death has been presumed accordingly owing to lapse of time.</p>
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The CWGC "Concentration of Graves (Exhumation and Reburials) - Burial Return" shows that Piper James Richardson, V.C. was exhumed from a battlefield grave north of the Le Sars and reburied in Adanac Military Cemetery in Plot 3 Row F Grave 36. The exhumation was recorded on June 11, 1920.
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The precise location where Private Richardson's remains were found are marked on this 1916 Trench Map from October 7, 1916 "57cSW1 Geudecourt Edition 2A OS 1916". The blue star with the yellow fill marks the location of Map 57c Sector M16 Grid a.4.5 where he was exhumed in June of 1920. Each large square (i.e. M16) is 1,000 yards by 1,000 yards and each small square (i.e. M16 a) is 500 yards by 500 yards. Each small square has 10 x 10 grids, each therefore representing 50 yards.
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Hero's pipes return to B.C.
Taken from The Province Newspaper.
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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Piper James Clelland Richardson
JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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Piper James Clelland Richardson
JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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Piper James Clelland Richardson
Barrie Military Park, Canadian Victoria Cross Recipients, Cenotaph
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Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Vancouver Daily Province October 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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The Richardson family, Alice, David and Mary visiting James' grave. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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The CWGC "Concentration of Graves (Exhumation and Reburials) - Burial Return" shows that Piper James Richardson, V.C. was exhumed from a battlefield grave north of the Le Sars and reburied in Adanac Military Cemetery in Plot 3 Row F Grave 36. The exhumation was recorded on June 11, 1920.
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The precise location where Private Richardson's remains were found are marked on this 1916 Trench Map from October 7, 1916 "57cSW1 Geudecourt Edition 2A OS 1916". The blue star with the yellow fill marks the location of Map 57c Sector M16 Grid a.4.5 where he was exhumed in June of 1920. Each large square (i.e. M16) is 1,000 yards by 1,000 yards and each small square (i.e. M16 a) is 500 yards by 500 yards. Each small square has 10 x 10 grids, each therefore representing 50 yards.
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Hero's pipes return to B.C. Taken from The Province Newspaper.
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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JAMES CLELLAND RICHARDSON is honoured inside the British Columbia's Legislature Building at Victoria. (J.Stephens)
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Barrie Military Park, Canadian Victoria Cross Recipients, Cenotaph
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Submitted for the project, Operation: Picture Me
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From the Vancouver Daily Province October 1918. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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The Richardson family, Alice, David and Mary visiting James' grave. Submitted for the project Operation Picture Me
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