Memorial: M1633

Memorial tile in All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, commemorating Joseph W Richardson d. 1918

Location

All Saints Church, Brightlingsea, Essex, England

Transcript

'Joseph W Richardson / Aged 37 / Chief Officer S.S. “Saxon” / Lost through enemy / action off coast of Norway / May: 7: 1918'

Details

Type: Memorial tile
Vessel: SS Saxon

Event Category

1914-1918 First World War

People

Richardson, Joseph Walter
Age: 37
Date of Death: 7/5/1918
Cause of Death: Vessel Loss
Rank / Occupation: Chief Officer
Organisation: Mercantile Marine

Extra

Notes: SS 'Saxon' torpedoed and sunk off Fair Isle, Shetland

Bibliography: Alfred L. Wakeling and Peter Moon 'Tiles of Tragedy' (Brightlingsea, 2001)

Photographer: P Lacey

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