About John Richards
Lived 1927 – 2004 (aged 77). John Richards was a British naval officer.
Lieutenant-General Sir John Charles Chisholm Richards, (21 February 1927 – 5 October 2004) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps in the Royal Household from 1982 to 1991.
Military career Educated at Worksop College, Richards joined the Royal Marines in 1945. He was appointed commanding officer of 45 Commando in 1968, commander of 42 Commando in 1972, and commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1975 before becoming Commandant General Royal Marines in 1977 and retiring in 1981.
Honours
Richards was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath (KCB) in the 1980 Birthday Honours, and a Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order (KCVO) in the 1991 New Year Honours.
Family In 1953 Richards married Audrey Hidson; they had two sons and one daughter.
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Frequently asked questions
Who was John Richards?
Royal Marines officer, born 1927
When was John Richards born?
John Richards was born on 21 February 1927.
When did John Richards die?
John Richards died on 5 October 2004.
What was John Richards's occupation?
John Richards was a naval officer.
What nationality was John Richards?
John Richards was British.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: John Richards (Royal Marines officer)
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