Background
He was born on February 6, 1872.
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George Richards
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In 1891 Richards graduated from the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis, Maryland.
Career
He retired March 1, 1936 as a Major General after over 40 years of service and died January 9, 1948. Citation:
On 15 June 1901, appointed Lieutenant Colonel, by brevet. Citation
The Secretary of the Navy takes pleasure in transmitting to Major George Richards, United States Marine Corps, the Brevet Medal which is awarded in accordance with Marine Corps Order Number.
On 15 June 1901, Major Richards is appointed Lieutenant Colonel, by brevet, to take rank from 13 July 1900.
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He was one of 23 Marine Corps officers approved to receive the Marine Corps Brevet Medal for bravery. The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General George Richards, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility in the organization and administration of the Paymaster"s Department of the Marine Corps during World War I. Through his energy and efficient management this Department was able successfully to meet the greatly increased burdens and responsibility placed upon lieutenant
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