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Captain William Rasor Richey Jr.

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Birth	:	8 Dec 1883 Hodges, Greenwood County, South Carolina, USA
Death	:	6 Aug 1946 Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
Burial	:	St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate	:	51.4655450, -0.2135680
Description	:	The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) William R. Richey, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although badly gassed during the night of 28 September Captain Richey nevertheless remained in command of his company and with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the attack on successive days and was not evacuated until completely exhausted on 30 September... Read More	The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Infantry) William R. Richey, Jr., United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 371st Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, A.E.F., near Ardeuil, France, September 29 - 30, 1918. Although badly gassed during the night of 28 September Captain Richey nevertheless remained in command of his company and with utter disregard of personal danger, twice led it in the attack on successive days and was not evacuated until completely exhausted on 30 September 1918.

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Where is Captain William Rasor Richey Jr.'s memorial?
Captain William Rasor Richey Jr.'s memorial is located at: St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard, Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, England.
When did Captain William Rasor Richey Jr. death?
Captain William Rasor Richey Jr. death on 6 Aug 1946 in Laurens, Laurens County, South Carolina, USA
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Latitude: 51.4655450
Longitude: -0.2135680

Family Members:

Parent

William Rasor Richey

(1854 - 1936)

Julia Hart Richey

(1852 - 1924)

Spouse

Ellen Eugenia “Nelle” Bolt Richey

(1884 - 1970)

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Nearby Cemetories:

1. St. Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4655450, -0.2135680

2. All Saints Churchyard
Fulham, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Coordinate: 51.4685730, -0.2118310

3. Putney Lower Common Cemetery
Putney, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4692980, -0.2324840

4. All Saints Churchyard
Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4575400, -0.1954190

5. Barnes Cemetery
Barnes, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
Coordinate: 51.4707140, -0.2352420

6. Fulham Palace Road Cemetery
Fulham, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Coordinate: 51.4805679, -0.2176690

7. Convent of the Sacred Heart Cemetery
Roehampton, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4599200, -0.2411000

8. St. Anne's Churchyard
Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4550139, -0.1874107

9. Sacred Heart Chapel
Roehampton, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4584730, -0.2438020

10. Margravine Cemetery
Hammersmith, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Coordinate: 51.4880570, -0.2186720

11. Brompton Cemetery
West Brompton, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, England
Coordinate: 51.4878670, -0.1939320

12. St Mary's Churchyard
Battersea, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4765340, -0.1755160

13. St. Paul's Churchyard
Hammersmith, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Coordinate: 51.4913420, -0.2252790

14. Wandsworth Prison Cemetery and Crematorium
Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4500170, -0.1776090

15. Wandsworth Cemetery
Wandsworth, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4465179, -0.1814460

16. Battersea Rise Cemetery
Battersea, London Borough of Wandsworth, England
Coordinate: 51.4584150, -0.1703680

17. Old Mortlake Burial Ground
East Sheen, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
Coordinate: 51.4670300, -0.2582500

18. Old Mortlake Cemetery
Mortlake, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
Coordinate: 51.4674650, -0.2584660

19. St. Mary's Churchyard
Fulham, London Borough of Hammersmith and Fulham, England
Coordinate: 51.4938170, -0.2145830

20. Moravian Cemetery
Chelsea, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, England
Coordinate: 51.4824770, -0.1753010

21. St. Mary The Boltons
Brompton, Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea, England
Coordinate: 51.4892000, -0.1841000

22. St Mary the Virgin Churchyard
Mortlake, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
Coordinate: 51.4695390, -0.2615910

23. St. Mary Magdalene Churchyard
Mortlake, London Borough of Richmond upon Thames, England
Coordinate: 51.4683020, -0.2618650

24. Old Chiswick Cemetery
Chiswick, London Borough of Hounslow, England
Coordinate: 51.4835160, -0.2542030