Background
Richards, David Julian was born on March 4, 1952 in Rayid, Egypt. Son of John Downie and Pamela Mary Richards.
Richards, David Julian was born on March 4, 1952 in Rayid, Egypt. Son of John Downie and Pamela Mary Richards.
Bachelor with honors, University College, Cardiff, 1974.
Joined British Army, 1971, advanced through ranks to general, 2008. Bridgade master Berlin Infantry Brigade, 1986-1988. Instructor Staff College, Camberley, 1989-1991.
Commanding officer 3rd Regiment Royal Horse Artillery, 1991-1994. Colonel army plans Ministry of Defence, London, 1994-1996. Commander 4th Armoured Brigade, Germany, 1996-1998.
Chief joint force operations PJHQ, United Kingdom, 1998-2001. Chief of staff Ace Rapid Reaction Corps. North Atlantic Treaty Organization, Germany, 2001—2002, assistant chief general staff Brussels, 2002—2005, Commander, Allied Rapid Reaction Corps.
(ARRC), 2005—2006, Commander, International Assistance Security Force (ISAF) Kabul, 2006—2007. Commander-in-chief land forces (CINCLAND) British Army, 2007—2009, chief general staff, since 2009. Commander United Kingdom Configngon, East Timor/Interest, 1999, United Kingdom Joint Task Force, Sierra Leone, 2000.
Member Royal United Services Institute, Royal Cruising Club, Royal Artillery Yacht Club.
Married Caroline Reyne Bond, April 1, 1978. Children: Joanna, Philippa.