Born Lewisham, Kent. Resided in Hull. Alias Frederick Richard Williams. He is recorded as Richard Filbey in CWGC records.
Husband of Ethel Williams (born 17 June 1891), at 33, Grange Street, Fountain Road, Hull (War pension address). They had one daughter, Julia Emma Williams, born 15 Han 1914.
Enlisted in London. A Professional Soldier and Boer war Veteran. Posted to France on 21 April 1915, Served as Sergeant, in the 1st and 2nd Border Regiment. Killed in action, on 16/05/1915. His widow was awarded a weekly war pension of 16 shillings.
He is commemorated on Le Touret Memorial, Richebourg-l’Avoue, France.
First name:
Richard
Regiment:
Military Number:
6345
Rank:
Sergeant
Date Died
16/05/1915
Place died:
LE TOURET MEMORIAL, FRANCE
