| Service number | S2282 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Telegraphist |
| Unit | HMAS Rushcutter |
| Service | Royal Australian Navy |
| Conflict/Operation | Second World War, 1939-1945 |
| Conflict Eligibility Date | Second World War, 1939-1947 |
| Date of Death | 28 November 1945 |
| Place of Death | New South Wales, Australia |
| Cause of Death | Illness (Tuberculosis) |
| Cemetery or Memorial Details | Rookwood Necropolis, Rookwood, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia |
| Source | AWM146 Roll of Honour cards, 1939-1945 War, Royal Australian Navy |
Roll of Honour Jack Leonard Richards
Location on the Roll of Honour
Jack Leonard Richards's name is located at panel 6 in the Commemorative Area at the Australian War Memorial (as indicated by the poppy on the plan).
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