Private Harry George Richards
2nd Battalion, Hampshire Regiment
10/04/1918
Son of Mr. and Mrs. H. G. B. Richards, of 11, Royal
Parade, St. Helier, Jersey.
Killed in action, aged 21 years
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post of
Monday 27 August 1917
Jersey Rifleman Wounded. We regret to
hear that Mr H Richards, the popular Steward of the
Mechanics Institute, has received news that his son,
Rifleman H Richards, has again been wounded. We hope
to shortly hear more favourable news.
NEWS ITEM in Jersey Evening Post
of Monday 6 May 1918
Roll of Honour. The many friends of Mr
H Richards, the respected steward of the Jersey Mechanics
Institute, will regret to learn that he has been officially
notified of the death in action of his son, Private
Henry (Harry) Richards of the Hampshire Regiment. This
soldier, who was well known and very popular locally,
volunteered and left the Island with the Jersey Company
Royal Irish Rifles. Unofficial news had been received
of his death and now the official confirmation states
that he made the supreme sacrifice on 10 April, he being
in his 23rd year. We tender the parents and other relatives
our heartfelt condolences in their sorrow.
