Battle of the Ancre Heights
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The Battle of the Ancre Heights, is the name given to the continuation of British attacks after the Battle of Thiepval Ridge from 26 to 28 September during the Battle of the Somme. The battle was cond
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James Cleland Richardson
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James Cleland Richardson VC was a Scottish-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 a
Battle of the Ancre Heights
…686 casualties in one regiment and up to 41 per cent of the other two until it was relieved by the 5th Ersatz Division on the night of 11/12 October. James Richardson of the 16th Battalion (Canadian Scottish), 3rd Brigade, 1st Canadian Division was awarded a posthumous Victoria Cross for his actions on 8 October 1916…
Piper James C. Richardson, VC, circa. 1914-15
Richardson's bagpipes
Richardson's headstone
The 2003 statue ceremony in front of the Chilliwack Museum and Historical Society