Attestation Paper
Richard was born June 1, 1896 in Redhill, Reigate and Banstead Borough, Surrey, England, the son of John Alfred and Edith Louisa (nee Burden) Gray.
Richard moved to Canada with his family in 1912 settling in Vancouver, British Columbia.
Richard enlisted in the Duke of Connaught's Own 158th (Overseas) Battalion of the Canadian Expiditionary Force on Jnuary 26, 1916.Service Number 645587.
Richard was promoted to Corporal on May 9, 1916.
Richard sailed for England November 14, 1916 on the S.S.Olympic arriving in England November 20, 1916.
Richard was transfered to the 7 Battalion on December 28, 1916 and proceeded to France and was taken on strength in the field on December 29, 1816. He was reported missing between April 8 and 10, 1917. He was finally determined to have been killed in action on April 9, 1917.
Richard was awarded the British War Medal and the Victory Medal. These were presented to his Mother who was named next-of-kin.
Richard was buried in the Arras Road Cemetery in Roclincourt, Pas de Calais, France, grave I.A.8., information coutesy of the Commonwealth War Graves Commision.
