Career
Joining the East Lancashire Regiment in 1911, Brigadier Richards commanded the 24th Gold Coast Brigade (12th African Division) during the East African Campaign. Commanding Officer, Gold Coast Regiment – 1939
Commanding Officer, 4th Gold Coast Brigade, West Africa and East Africa – 1939 to 1940
Commanding Officer, Royal West African Frontier Force – 1939 to 1942
Commanding Officer, 24th (Gold Coast) Brigade, East Africa – 1940 to 1941
Commanding Officer, 24th Gold Coast Brigade, East Africa and South Africa – 1941
Commanding Officer, 2nd (West Africa) Brigade, West Africa – 1941 to 1942
Commanding Officer, 5th West African Brigade, West Africa – 1942
Retired – Retired.
