1939-45 Star; Africa Star; Italy Star; France & Germany Star; Defence Medal; War Medal 1939-45 (all unnamed as issued) with award slip, original Certificate of Service parchment, Royal Marine Special reserve Squad Card, Berthing Card, Order of Release from Naval Service form and two photos - one of the recipient and a group photo (uncaptioned)
EX/2785 Richard James was a Bricklayer who joined the Royal Marines on 15.2.1940. He was born in Dashwood Heath, Warwick on 15.2.1921 and served in North Africa Italy France & Germany. He was released from service 21.1.1946 to 63 Welsford Avenue, Sheldon, Birmingham.
According to the 1939 Register, he was a Bricklayer living with his parents at 89 The Riddings, Birmingham.
He passed away on 16.12.1981 in Birmingham.
