Harold James Richards

Background

Richards, Harold James was born on January 7, 1913 in Pembrey, Dyfed, Wales. Son of William John and Georgeiana Gladys Richards.

Education

Bachelor of Medicine, University College London, 1935. Bachelor of Science, University College Hospital, London, 1938. Diploma in anaesthetics, England, 1942.

Career

Intern University College Hospital, London, 1938—1939, emergency medical service, 1939—1941. Trainee general, genito-urinary, plastic, trauma and orthopedic surgery St. Bartholomews Hospital, Royal London Hospital, Robert Jones & Agnes Hunt Hospital, 1946—1955. Consultant surgeon trauma and orthopedic surgery University Hospital Wales, Prince Wales Hospital, 1955—1978.

Retired, 1978; Captain Royal Army Medical Corporation, 1942-1946.

Achievements

• Harold James Richards has been listed as a noteworthy surgeon by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Consultant surgeon Sports Clubs, Welsh National Rugby, Cardiff Rugby Club, Cardiff Association Football Club. Fellow: Royal College Surgeons (England). Member: British Medical Association (life), Cardiff and County Club, Radyr Golf Club Cardiff (life).

Interests

• Golf, travel, collecting antiques, walking, cruising.

Connections

Married Josephine Patricia Winter, December 26, 1949 (divorced August 1976). Children: Frances Helen Patricia, Giles Jeremy Crispin, Roger Rhiddid.

Father:

William John

Mother:

Georgeiana Gladys Richards

Spouse:

Josephine Patricia Winter

child:

Roger Rhiddid Richards

child:

Frances Helen Patricia Richards

child:

Giles Jeremy Crispin Richards