Frederick Albert Richardson

Commander (retired) Frederick Albert Richardson, D.S.C., R.N. (25 November, 1884 – 11 April, 1951) was an officer in the Royal Navy who demonstrated an aggressive tenacity in anti-submarine operations.

Life & Career

Richardson entered the navy through the Supplementary List, demonstrating a skill in mechanical drawing and Hindustani which impressed Captain Luard enough to elicit a strong recommendation for promotion to Lieutenant. Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant on 1 April, 1913.

Richardson was appointed in command of the patrol boat PC 60 on 20 June, 1917. He distinguished himself early. On 26 July 1917, P.C. 60 severely damaged UB 23 with depth charges, obliging her to seek refuge at Corunna, Spain, on 29 July, where she was interned for the duration of hostilities. This action earned Richardson the D.S.C.. On 15 August, he again attacked an enemy submarine in concert with P 67, earning a Mention in Despatches.

Richard attacked a third submarine on 25 May, 1918, earning yet another Mention in Despatches.

Richardson was appointed in command of the destroyer Tintagel on 3 January, 1921.

Richardson was promoted to the rank of Lieutenant-Commander on 1 April, 1921.

In 1922, Richardson was awarded the Royal Humane Society's Bronze Medal and Certificate for saving the life of an able seaman who had fallen in from Revenge at Plymouth.

Richardson was placed on the Retired List at his own request at the rank of Commander on 15 February, 1927.

See Also

• Service Records
• Wikipedia

Naval Appointments
Preceded by Charles D. Burney	Captain of H.M.S. Velox 13 Mar, 1915 – 23 Mar, 1915	Succeeded by Frank Pattinson
Preceded by Cecil R. E. W. Perryman	Captain of H.M.S. Osprey 1 Jul, 1916 – Jun, 1917	Succeeded by Alexander MacRae
Preceded by New Command	Captain of H.M.S. PC 60 20 Jun, 1917 – early Oct, 1920	Succeeded by ?
Preceded by Rowland K. C. Pope	Captain of H.M.S. P38 7 Oct, 1920 – 3 Jan, 1921	Succeeded by Stanley F. W. Laidlaw
Preceded by John H. Jauncey	Captain of H.M.S. Tintagel 3 Jan, 1921 – 24 Feb, 1922	Succeeded by Philip G. Wodehouse
Preceded by John M. Porter	Captain of H.M.S. Wolverine Apr, 1922 – Jul, 1925	Succeeded by Cyril J. H. Hill
Preceded by Hamilton E. Snepp	Captain of H.M.S. Vortigern 21 Dec, 1925 – 1926	Succeeded by Frederick A. Richardson
Preceded by Frederick A. Richardson	Captain of H.M.S. Vortigern 1926 – 30 Dec, 1926	Succeeded by Charles W. T. V. S. Lepper
Preceded by Henry A. Simpson	Captain of H.M.S. Vivien 1926 – 1926	Succeeded by Richard F. Jolly