George Richards Military person

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.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.

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Birth dateFebruary 06, 1872
Birth place
Ohio
Date of deathJanuary 09, 1948

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Marine Corps Brevet Medal
military operations
Spanish–American War
Boxer Rebellion
World War I
Philippine–American War
military branch
United States Marine Corps
service start1891
service end1936

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