About Ian Riches
Lived 1908 – 1996 (aged 88). Ian Riches was a military personnel.
General Sir Ian Hurry Riches, (27 September 1908 – 23 December 1996) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Commandant General Royal Marines from 1959 to 1962.
Military career Educated at University College School, Riches joined the Royal Marines in 1927. He served in the Second World War and was appointed a Companion of the Distinguished Service Order for his service during the Italian Campaign. He became commanding officer of 42 Commando in 1948, commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1954, and commander of the Infantry Training Centre Royal Marines in 1955.
In retirement Riches became a Regional Director of Civil Defence.
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Ian Riches was born on 27 September 1908.
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Ian Riches died on 23 December 1996.
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