Hi Listers.. An index to the biographies in the History of Barron County, 1922, and previously submitted biographies are available at the following: http://www.rootsweb.com/~usgenweb/wi/barron/bios.htm Clayton B. Richards is one of the names enrolled on the scrolls of the Nation's heroes. Leaving a prosperous career, which promised much for the future, he entered the service of his country, proved a good soldier, and laid down his life on the field of battle. His memory will ever be cherished. Clayton B. Richards was born in Stewart, Minn., Oct. 20, 1887, son of John and Gertrude Richards, who now reside in Barron. He came to Barron with his parents, and here completed his education. For a while he clerked in various stores, and in 1913, in partnership with William Lee, established a grocery store. In 1916 he became the sole owner. The store prospered under his management, and was constantly increasing in business and capacity. May 1, 1918, Mr. Richards was inducted into the United States service, and trained with Company H., 53rd Infantry, 6th Division, at Camp Wadsworth, South Carolina. He sailed for France July 4, 1918, landed there July 21, 1918, and was killed in action in the Mittlach Sector, Oct. 4, 1918, after three months' of active service at the front. He was a member of McKinley Lodge, K. of P., of Barron. Mr. Richards was married Nov. 21, 1917, to Beatrice Anderson, born in West Salem, Wis., April 22, 1888, daughter of John and Clara B. (Berg) Anderson. --Taken from: History of Barron Co., Wisconsin, H. C. Cooper, Jr., & Co., 1922, pp. 114-115.