Richard H Williams 87026

[welchboy]

Forum members, Once again I need your help regarding information on Richard H. Williams Regimental Number 87026.

I am in possession of his British War Medal which came to me via my Grandfathers affects, ( among his medals ). I think he is related by marriage as there is a Williams in the family tree. The only reason I can think of that my Grandfather would have his medal is that my Grandfather's BWM., ( which I have) has a broken clasp, and so I am assuming that he borrowed Richard's and was not return due to my Grandfathers sudden death at work.

I cannot find his service records, although I have a copy of his Medal Index Card. He was awarded British War Medal and Victory Medal reference J/2/102B28, page 9209. So Richard entered theatre of war during or after 1916.

Any information would be much appreciated, if that includes a family address that would be even better.

My I say thanks in advance for your efforts.

[Baconwallah]

Richard Henry Williams 87026 joined the RWF c.04/1918, embarked 30/08/1918 and was posted to 16 RWF from the Base Depot.

No further information found.

John

[welchboy]

BaconWallah, Thanks for that, information much appreciated and can be worked on. Once again thanks for the time spent searching.

[welchboy]

Morning John, Just to let you know thanks to the information you supplied I have managed to add to the life of Richard.

He was born on 26.7. 1900 in Westminster Road, Moss, Wrexham, the son of John and Elizabeth Williams and one of 4 children. Baptised at St. Pauls Church Broughton, on 26.8.1900.

He survived the war and latter married a Blodwen Powell at St Pauls Church Broughton on 25.2.1923. He died 21.4.1966 and is buried in Wrexham Cemetery

Dave