Date of birth:

November 25th, 1904

Date of death:

June 6th, 1979

Service number:

36666

Nationality:

British

Promotions:
5 July,1926 (general list) 11 september 1926: 2nd Lieutenant
25 Februari, 1929: Lieutenant
25 October, 1935: Captain
31 January, 1937: Adjudant Territorial Army
25 March, 1943 Major
15 October, 1948: Lieutenant-Colonel
29 April, 1954: retirement
6 January,1960: ceases to belong to the Reserve of Officers

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Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Awarded on:

October 18th, 1940

Citation:
"On 5 th June 1940 this officer'scompany was heavily engaged by the enemy. Captain Webb personally organised the defence of the village under heavy enemy fire. When the withdrawl was necessary, this officer - agian under heavy enemy fire - showed the greates courage and successfully withdrew his Company to the positions ordered. During the march through enemy occupied country this officer was always cheerful, and his conduct inspired all ranks. Throughout all the operations from 5th to 12th June Captain Webb displayed a cool courage, sound leadership, initiative, and great endurance."

British Expeditionary Force 1939-40

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Argyll & Sutherland Highlanders

Awarded on:

September 23rd, 1943

Citation (general):
"In recognition of gallant and distinguished services in North Africa."

• Photo 1: Richard Webb
• - Copy of the original citation for the Military Cross
  - The London Gazette Publication date:6 July 1926 Issue:33180Page:4447
  - The London Gazette Publication date:10 September 1926 Issue:33200Page:5911
  - The London Gazette Publication date:26 February 1929 Issue:33470Page:1345
  - The London Gazette Publication date:3 December 1935 Issue:34226Page:7672
  - The London Gazette Publication date:16 February 1937 Issue:34371Page:1082
  - The London Gazette Publication date:18 October 1940 Supplement:34973Page:6110
  - The London Gazette Publication date:21 September 1943 Supplement:36180Page:4229
  - The London Gazette Publication date:14 June 1949 Supplement:38639Page:2940
  - The London Gazette Publication date:11 June 1954 Supplement:40202Page:3518
  - The London Gazette Publication date:1 January 1960 Supplement:41919Page:179