Background
Richards, Benness Melvin was born on May 24, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Benness and Carrie Beatrice (Hayes) Richards.
Richards, Benness Melvin was born on May 24, 1921 in Denver, Colorado, United States. Son of Benness and Carrie Beatrice (Hayes) Richards.
Student, University Colorado, 1939-1941.
Captain, Continental Airlines, Los Angeles, 1946-1981; senior flight training device instructor, McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, California, 1989-1993; contractor, McDonnell Douglas, Long Beach, California, 1993-1996.
Lieutenant commander of The United States Navy Reserve, 1941-1956. Member Masons.
Married Mary Jane Chrysler, May 24, 1942. 1 child, Chrysler Steven.