7th Hussars


Bandmaster C V Richardson


Cecil Victor Richardson was bandmaster of the 7th Hussars from 21st October 1911 and took the band to India in that month. He wears the officer's white uniform for summer and has the dress pouch-belt and cap-lines.

Cecil is with his new born son Cecil Stewart Richardson born in Bangalore 27 March 1913. Next to him is his wife Amy Twyman, Grandaughter of William Twyman.

Sadly, Cecil died in 1914 at Bangalore. Shipping lists indicate that his wife returned home with their son by themselves.


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