George Richards

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.

Awards Brevet Medal Distinguished Service Medal Sampson Medal Spanish Campaign Medal China Relief Expedition Medal Philippine Campaign Medal Cuban Pacification Medal World War I Victory Medal Officer, Legion of Honor (France)