Jack “Jack” Richards
Lance Sergeant · NZ #1357 · HQ Patrol
| Rank | Lance Sergeant |
|---|---|
| Service number | NZ #1357 |
| Patrol | HQ Patrol |
| Regiment | 2nd NZ Divisional Cavalry Regiment |
| Known as | “Jack” |
| Record | https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/record/C140741 |
What this roll records
Rank not found online. Where to look: (1) Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph (https://www.aucklandmuseum.com/war-memorial/online-cenotaph/search) - search surname, then match on this service number; the record shows rank as published in the 2NZEF Nominal Roll. (2) Archives NZ WWII personnel file (https://collections.archives.govt.nz) - definitive rank history, request required.
Verified 27 Jul 2026 vs Auckland Museum Online Cenotaph. Rank Lance Sergeant (embarkation). "Jack" Richards, O.B.E.; school teacher. No DOB/DOD on record.
Patrol "HQ" (as at 5 Dec 1940) added from LRP Roll. Source: LRP Roll (Original LRP Nominal Roll as at 5 Dec 1940, Capt L H Browne).
School teacher in civilian life. An O.B.E. is recorded in the AWMM 'also known as' field (contributor-sourced). Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
SCHOOL TEACHER in civilian life. Source: Auckland War Memorial Museum Online Cenotaph.
See him in the full roll →Where this comes from
- AKA added from the LRDG Preservation Society’s Troopers roll (missing information).
- LRDG Nominal Roll, 28 Dec 1940 – Jan 1941 (courtesy Tarek el Mahdy) — roll rank: Squadron Sergeant-Major — Sqn. S.M.
- Additional sources (AWMM Online Cenotaph). Nominal Roll 2NZEF No. 1, p.152. Unit history: Loughnan, R. (1963). Divisional Cavalry. Also cited: Family papers and grave plaque (contributor-provided).
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