Korean War
| Service # | 15467588 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Master Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | July 10 1953 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
Master Sergeant Richards was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Korean War Service Medal.
Notes
Master Sergeant Richards was a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 180th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division. He developed peritonitis and was taken to the 11th Evacuation Hospital where he died on July 10, 1953.