James Cleland Richardson
1895–1916 (age 21)
Biography
James Cleland Richardson, born in 1895, was a gifted musician whose performances lifted spirits even amidst the hardships of war. He brought harmony and morale to troops who benefited from the solace provided by music in trying moments.
Richardson fell in 1916 and is laid to rest at Adanac Military Cemetery. His musical talent and gentle devotion to fellow soldiers carry on in the memories of those who remember the kindness and courage of a young man committed to service.