George Richards (USMC general)

George Richards
George Richards
Born	February 6, 1872; Ironton, Ohio
Died	January 9, 1948 (aged 75)
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1891–1936
Rank	Major General
Conflicts	Spanish–American War; Philippine–American War; Boxer Rebellion; World War I
Awards	Marine Corps Brevet Medal; Navy Distinguished Service Medal

George Richards (February 6, 1872 – January 9, 1948) was an American officer born at Ironton, Ohio, and serving in the United States Marine Corps during the Boxer Rebellion. He was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery.

Biography

He was born on February 6, 1872. In 1891 Richards graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland. He retired March 1, 1936, as a Major General after over 40 years of service and died January 9, 1948.

This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
General

John E. Lelle SgtMaj. USMC (Ret) (1988). The Brevet Medal. Quest Publishing Co. ISBN 0-915779-02-1.
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Edward S. Haynes (May 1972). "The United States Marine Corps Brevet Medal and Its Recipients". The Collector. 23 (5).
Brigadier General George Richards USMC (December 1922). "Don't Give Up the Ship (Address delivered at Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, January 10, 1922)". Naval Institute Proceedings. 48 (12): 2189. Retrieved 2009-12-23.

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