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In a notice given his fiance, Miss Ethel Gilstrap of Fresno, an announcement is made that Corporal Sampson Richards, who was twice cited for bravery in action had died of his wounds on October 14th.  His brother William Richards, who is employed near this city received a letter from Corporal Richard's super officer this week in which the latter paid high tribute to the boy as a cool and brave soldier.  The letter says in part:  "It has never been my privilege to know a man who possessed such an unusual of degree of coolness and courage as did your brother.  Time after time he has demonstrated that he was absolutely without fear, and his coolness and never failing cheerfulness even in most desperate conditions always served as a stimulant and example to his comrades.  At the time of his being wounded he was acting sergeant and we have never had one more capable.  On a previous occasion he had been recommended for decoration with the 'Distinguished Service Cross' and received a personal letter of commendation from our Division General.  He has again been recommended for the 'D.S.C.'  Accept, sir, the heartfelt sympathy of the officers and men of this division."   Obituary from the Maricopa, California Oil News 7 Dec 1918