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{{short description|Recipient of the Victoria Cross}}
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|name=Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson
|name=Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson
|birth_date=23 September 1872
|birth_date=23 September 1872
|death_date=15 December 1932 (aged 60)
|death_date=15 December 1932 (aged 60)
|birth_place=[[Southport]], [[Lancashire]]
|birth_place=[[Southport]], Lancashire, England
|death_place=[[Liverpool]], [[England]]
|death_place=[[Liverpool]], England
|placeofburial=[[St James's Cemetery]], Liverpool
|placeofburial=[[St James's Cemetery]], Liverpool
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|allegiance={{flag|British Empire}}
|allegiance=British Empire
|serviceyears=1900 - 1902
|serviceyears=1900–1902
|rank=[[Sergeant]]
|rank=[[Sergeant]]
|branch=[[Canadian Army]]
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|unit=[[Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)|Strathcona's Horse]]
|unit=[[Lord Strathcona's Horse (Royal Canadians)|Strathcona's Horse]]
|battles=[[Second Boer War]]
|battles=[[Second Boer War]]
|awards= [[File:Victoria Cross (UK) ribbon.png|30px]] [[Victoria Cross]]
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'''Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson''' [[Victoria Cross|VC]] (23 September 1872 – 15 December 1932) was a Canadian recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces.
'''Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson''' [[Victoria Cross|VC]] (23 September 1872 – 15 December 1932) was an [[England]]-born Canadian recipient of the [[Victoria Cross]], the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to [[United Kingdom|British]] and [[Commonwealth of Nations|Commonwealth]] forces.


==Details==
==Details==
Born in [[Southport]], [[Lancashire]], in 1872, Richardson emigrated to Canada in 1891. After a period as a rancher, he joined the [[North-West Mounted Police]] in 1894. In 1900 he was stationed at Battleford. <ref>Edmonton Bulletin, June 10, 1901</ref>
Born in [[Southport]], [[Lancashire]], in 1872, Richardson emigrated to Canada in 1891. After a period as a rancher, he joined the [[North-West Mounted Police]] in 1894. After the outbreak of the [[Second Boer War]], in 1900 he joined the newly raised [[Strathcona's Horse]].<ref name=Cmj2008-10-30>

At the outbreak of the [[Second Boer War]] in 1900 he joined the newly raised [[Strathcona's Horse]].<ref name=Cmj2008-10-30>
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| url = http://www.journal.forces.gc.ca/vo9/no2/08-grad-eng.asp
| url = http://www.journal.forces.gc.ca/vo9/no2/08-grad-eng.asp
| title = Effective Leadership in Counter-Insurgency: The North-West Mounted Police in South Africa, 1899-1902
| title = Effective Leadership in Counter-Insurgency: The North-West Mounted Police in South Africa, 1899–1902
| publisher = [[Canadian Military Journal]]
| publisher = [[Canadian Military Journal]]
| author = Kenneth Grad
| author = Kenneth Grad
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Richardson was 27 years old and a [[sergeant]] when the deed, for which he was awarded the VC, took place. His was the first Victoria Cross awarded by King Edward <ref>Edmonton Bulletin, June 10, 1901, p. 4</ref>
Richardson was 27 years old and a [[sergeant]] when the deed, for which he was awarded the VC, took place. The VC was announced in the ''London Gazette'' on 14 September 1900, four months before the death of Queen Victoria. The medal was presented to him by King Edward VII at the first presentation of VCs after the King ascended the throne. Richardson was the third of three VCs presented with their medals on 12 March 1901 at St James' Palace.<ref>Edmonton Bulletin, 10 June 1901, p. 4</ref>


The commander of his unit, Lieutenant [[Agar Adamson]], reported:<ref name="Horn2007">{{cite book|last=Horn|first=Colonel Bernd|title=Intrepid Warriors: Perspectives on Canadian Military Leaders|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LyqTArDDqvYC&pg=PA37|accessdate=2014-07-04|date=2007-11-15|publisher=Dundurn|isbn=978-1-77070-265-3|page=37-38}}</ref>
The commander of his unit, Lieutenant [[Agar Adamson]], reported:<ref name="Horn2007">{{cite book|last=Horn|first=Colonel Bernd|title=Intrepid Warriors: Perspectives on Canadian Military Leaders|url=https://books.google.com/books?id=LyqTArDDqvYC&pg=PA37|accessdate=2014-07-04|date=2007-11-15|publisher=Dundurn|isbn=978-1-77070-265-3|pages=37–38}}</ref>
{{quote|On the 5th July, 1900, at Wolve Spruit, about 15 miles north of [[Standerton]], a party of Lord Strathcona's Corps, only 38 in number, came into contact, and was engaged at close quarters, with a force of 80 of the enemy. When the order to retire had been given, Sergeant Richardson rode back under a very heavy cross-fire and picked up a trooper whose horse had been shot and who was wounded in two places and rode with him out of fire. At the time when this act of gallantry was performed, Sergeant Richardson was within 300 yards of the enemy, and was himself riding a wounded horse.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=27229|page=5688|date=14 September 1900}}</ref>}}
{{blockquote|On the 5th July, 1900, at Wolve Spruit, about 15 miles north of [[Standerton]], a party of Lord Strathcona's Corps, only 38 in number, came into contact, and was engaged at close quarters, with a force of 80 of the enemy. When the order to retire had been given, Sergeant Richardson rode back under a very heavy cross-fire and picked up a trooper whose horse had been shot and who was wounded in two places and rode with him out of fire. At the time when this act of gallantry was performed, Sergeant Richardson was within 300 yards of the enemy, and was himself riding a wounded horse.<ref>{{London Gazette|issue=27229|page=5688|date=14 September 1900}}</ref>}}


Richardson was the first soldier to be awarded the Victoria Cross for actions committed while serving with a Canadian unit under British command.
Richardson was the first member of a Canadian unit awarded the Victoria Cross.


He returned to his home in Battleford <ref>Edmonton Bulletin, June 10, 1901</ref> and re-joined the NWMP in 1902 and served until ill health forced him to retire in 1907. After his wife's death in 1916, Richardson returned to [[Liverpool]], where he worked as a track-layer.
He re-joined the NWMP in 1902 and served until ill health forced him to retire in 1907. After his wife's death in 1916, Richardson returned to [[Liverpool]] and died there in 1932.


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==The medal==
His later life was blighted by an imposter, a British soldier of the same name who pretended to be him for many years. Ironically, the former Mountie marched as part of the honour guard when the imposter died and was buried with full military honours befitting a Victoria Cross winner.<ref>AngloBoerwar.com (accessed January 2018)</ref>
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at [[Canadian War Museum]] in [[Ottawa]], Ontario. His gravestone can be seen at the [[Liverpool Cathedral]] St. James Gardens.
[[File:Richardson VC memorial, Liverpool Anglican Cathedral.jpg|thumb|right|Memorial at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral]]


==See also==
He died in Liverpool in 1932.
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* [[List of Canadian Victoria Cross recipients]]

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==The medal==
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His Victoria Cross is displayed at [[The Military Museums]] in [[Calgary, Alberta]]. His gravestone can be seen at the [[Liverpool Cathedral]] St. James Gardens.


==References==
==References==
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*[[Liverpool VCs]] (James Murphy, Pen and Sword Books, 2008)
*[[Liverpool VCs]] (James Murphy, Pen and Sword Books, 2008)


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{{commons category|Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson}}

==External links==
==External links==
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110514040931/http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/liverpoo.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Liverpool)''
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20110514040931/http://www.homeusers.prestel.co.uk/stewart/liverpoo.htm Location of grave and VC medal] ''(Liverpool)''
* [http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/gal/vcg-gcv/bio/richardson-ahl-eng.asp Canadian Defence article on Arthur Richardson]
* [http://www.cmp-cpm.forces.gc.ca/dhh-dhp/gal/vcg-gcv/bio/richardson-ahl-eng.asp Canadian Defence article on Arthur Richardson]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080706131105/http://www.stjamescemetery.co.uk/AHLRichardson.htm St James Cemetery]
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20080706131105/http://www.stjamescemetery.co.uk/AHLRichardson.htm St James Cemetery]
* {{Find a Grave|11791053}}
* [http://www.legionmagazine.com/en/index.php/2004/05/saving-the-guns-in-south-africa/ Legion Magazine]
* [http://www.legionmagazine.com/en/index.php/2004/05/saving-the-guns-in-south-africa/ Legion Magazine]
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[[List of Canadian Victoria Cross recipients]]


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Latest revision as of 05:22, 15 April 2024

Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson
Born23 September 1872
Southport, Lancashire, England
Died15 December 1932 (aged 60)
Liverpool, England
Buried
St James's Cemetery, Liverpool
AllegianceBritish Empire
Service / branchCanadian Army
Years of service1900–1902
RankSergeant
UnitStrathcona's Horse
Battles / warsSecond Boer War
AwardsVictoria Cross
Other workRoyal Canadian Mounted Police Officer

Arthur Herbert Lindsay Richardson VC (23 September 1872 – 15 December 1932) was an England-born Canadian recipient of the Victoria Cross, the highest and most prestigious award for gallantry in the face of the enemy that can be awarded to British and Commonwealth forces.

Details

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Born in Southport, Lancashire, in 1872, Richardson emigrated to Canada in 1891. After a period as a rancher, he joined the North-West Mounted Police in 1894. After the outbreak of the Second Boer War, in 1900 he joined the newly raised Strathcona's Horse.[1]

Richardson was 27 years old and a sergeant when the deed, for which he was awarded the VC, took place. The VC was announced in the London Gazette on 14 September 1900, four months before the death of Queen Victoria. The medal was presented to him by King Edward VII at the first presentation of VCs after the King ascended the throne. Richardson was the third of three VCs presented with their medals on 12 March 1901 at St James' Palace.[2]

The commander of his unit, Lieutenant Agar Adamson, reported:[3]

On the 5th July, 1900, at Wolve Spruit, about 15 miles north of Standerton, a party of Lord Strathcona's Corps, only 38 in number, came into contact, and was engaged at close quarters, with a force of 80 of the enemy. When the order to retire had been given, Sergeant Richardson rode back under a very heavy cross-fire and picked up a trooper whose horse had been shot and who was wounded in two places and rode with him out of fire. At the time when this act of gallantry was performed, Sergeant Richardson was within 300 yards of the enemy, and was himself riding a wounded horse.[4]

Richardson was the first member of a Canadian unit awarded the Victoria Cross.

He re-joined the NWMP in 1902 and served until ill health forced him to retire in 1907. After his wife's death in 1916, Richardson returned to Liverpool and died there in 1932.

The medal

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His Victoria Cross is displayed at Canadian War Museum in Ottawa, Ontario. His gravestone can be seen at the Liverpool Cathedral St. James Gardens.

Memorial at Liverpool Anglican Cathedral

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Kenneth Grad (30 October 2008). "Effective Leadership in Counter-Insurgency: The North-West Mounted Police in South Africa, 1899–1902". Canadian Military Journal. Retrieved 25 January 2013.
  2. ^ Edmonton Bulletin, 10 June 1901, p. 4
  3. ^ Horn, Colonel Bernd (15 November 2007). Intrepid Warriors: Perspectives on Canadian Military Leaders. Dundurn. pp. 37–38. ISBN 978-1-77070-265-3. Retrieved 4 July 2014.
  4. ^ "No. 27229". The London Gazette. 14 September 1900. p. 5688.
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