Richardson, William Ronald

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F.R.A.I.A., F.R.I.B.A.; Lecturer, Faculty of Architecture : Captain, R.E., B.E.F., France. Enlisting in London 28th August, 1914, in King Edward's Horse, was transferred to Royal Fusiliers, promoted sergeant and then commissioned. Joining R.E. in 1917, fought at Ypres and Somme I and II, Vimy Ridge, where wounded at Noeux-les-Mines 13th April, German Advance and Retreat and till demobilisation, then coming to Australia. Acted as Intelligence Officer, 17th Infantry Brigade for six months in 1917. Mentioned in Despatches.

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1890

Birth in Balmain -- NSW, Australia 3 August 1890
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Early education at Fort Street High School, Millers Point, NSW, Australia
1907

Member of Institute of Architects of NSW since 1907
1914

Enlisted 28 Aug 1914 at Westminster [ London England ]
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Military service as Captain at France --, France
1918

Architect at Sydney -- NSW, Australia 1918
1918

Lecturer in Architecture at Camperdown -University of Sydney- NSW, Australia 1918
1920

Member of NSW Architects Association since 1920
1924

Member of Royal Australian Institute of Architects since 1924
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Military award: Mentioned in Despatches on
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Member of Royal Institute of British Architects

Gender

Male

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