Richard Madden
Washington man served 4th Tyneside Irish
Distinguished Conduct Medal (with 9th Bn), London Gazette 3/10/18, citation:
For conspicuous gallantry and devotion to duty when in charge of half the battery. The half battery was isolated and under heavy fire and S/Sgt Madden with great skill and courage, fought the half battery back and very considerably assisted in delaying the enemy advance.
Also awarded the Military Medal and was Mentioned in Despatches.
Civil Parish: Washington
Armed force/civilian: Army
Residence: 30 Green Street, Washington
Religion: Roman Catholic
Employment: Coal Miner
Family: Richard Madden 25, Nillie Madden 23, James Madden 2 (1911 census)
Military service:
27/492 Corporal
D Company 27th (Service) Battalion Northumberland Fusiliers (4th Tyneside Irish).
Also served with the 103rd Light Trench Mortar Battery as Company Sergeant Major and the 23rd, 27th, 24/27th, 9th Battalions Northumberland Fusiliers 1915 - 1919.
Medal(s): Distinguished Conduct Medal, Military Medal, Mentioned in Despatches,
War Medal & Victory Medal
Gender: Male
Contributed by John Sheen
