Name
Richard Morris Brand (DCM and MM)
Conflict
First World War
Date of Death / Age
03/05/1917
26
Rank, Service Number & Service Details
Company Sergeant Major
16176
Bedfordshire Regiment
7th Bn.
Awards: Service Medals/Honour Awards
1914 /15 Star, British War and Victory medals
Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal
Cemetery/Memorial: Name/Reference/Country
ARRAS MEMORIAL
Bay 5.
France
UK & Other Memorials
Hertford Town Memorial
All Saints Church Memorial, Hertford
Northaw Village Memorial
Pre War
Born in 1891 in Hertford son of Frederick and Mary Brand living in 22 Bullocks Lane, Hertford in 1911. He was a corn dealer’s assistant.
He enlisted at Hertford.
Wartime Service
He went to France on 26th July 1915 He received The Distinguished Gallantry Medal in late September 1916, during The Battle of Thiepval Ridge and the taking of The Schwaben Redoubt. His citation states “For Conspicuous Gallantry in action. He assumed command of and led his Company with great courage and initiative, reorganising and consolidating the position gained.” He was also awarded the Military Medal.
Acknowledgments
Malcolm Lennox, Brian Lodge
