Eric E Richards | ParaData

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4th Parachute Squadron RE (Sapper)

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Arnhem (Operation Market Garden)

1st Allied Airborne Corps, which included the American 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions, was tasked to secure the main canal and river crossings between Eindhoven and Arnhem.

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Group photograph of Arnhem veterans from 2 and 3 Troops, 4th Para Sqn RE

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Eric Richards discusses landing under fire at Arnhem
Eric Richards speaks of the confusion at Arnhem
Eric Richards describes the offensive spirit during training at Hardwick Hall

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Eric Richard describes the training for D-Day and inter-divisional rivalry

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Nick Rea said:

I knew Eric, he was a great man. He shared the stories of his experiences with me for which I will be eternally grateful. He was a hero who was very modest about his contribution to the war. Eric passed away on the 20th of July 2020 peacefully at home.

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Sapper Eric E Richards

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Sapper Eric E Richards

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