Sergeant David Stradling Richards
05 May 1909 - 1978
Biography
David was recorded as Corporal 1 Dec 1942 but was promoted to the Sergeant of Bonvilston Patrol on the promotion of Bevan to Group Commander.
The son of Francis and Edith he was baptised in Uphill, Somerset although the family lived in Cardiff at the time. He married Vera Gauntlett in 1936.
Postings
| Unit or location | Role | Posted from | until |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tresimwn Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
| Bonvilston Patrol | Patrol Leader | Unknown | 03 Dec 1944 |
National ID
XLBB 78/1
Occupation
Poultry and pig farmer
Address
Ty-Dafydd, Bonvilston, Cardiff, Wales
Other information
In 1939 he was living at Whitewell Farm, Peterston-super-Ely, Glamorganshire.
References
The National Archives in Kew ref WO199/3389
Hancock data held at B.R.A
1939 Register