Richard was born in 1896 in Peckham, the son of James Sellick, a laundry proprietor, and Marion (nee Lee).

Richard is mentioned in the Old Comrades Bulletin No. 89 of June 1955 :-
Obituary - On leaving Dulwich College, he was commissioned in the 2/25 in 1915. Served in France with Civil Service Rifles. He was wounded, which necessitated amputation of his leg below the knee. Died 24 Nov 1954.