Worcestershire Regiment

Brigadier Hugh Richards.
I am writing a book for Harper Collins Ltd on the Siege of Kohima. Brigadier Hugh Richards of the Worcestershire Regiment played a major role in the battle. I am trying to contact anybody who knew him or any member of his family.

Fergal Keane OBE

Hi Fergal,

Brigadier Hugh Upton Richards, CBE, DSO died in Malta on the 15th December 1983. I know he had a wife called Irene.

He had a son called Roger who also joined the Worcestershire Regiment. As far as I am aware there were also two grandsons called Hugh (who also joined the new Worcestershire & Sherwood Forester Regiment) and Benjamin who I believe may have also joined the regiment as an officer later.

If you contact Regiment HQ at Worcester they should be able to help with any further contact information:
RHQ Mercian (Worcester), Norton Barracks, Worcester, WR5 2PA.

Regards,

Louis

Hi Fergal,

I have emailed you some additional information.

Regards,

Louis