Background
RICHARDS, John Charles Chisholm was born on February 21, 1927 in Wallasey. Son of Charles Richards and Alice Milner.
RICHARDS, John Charles Chisholm was born on February 21, 1927 in Wallasey. Son of Charles Richards and Alice Milner.
Worksop College Notts.
Joined Royal Marines 1945. Served in commando units and HM Ships worldwide. Canadian Army Staff College 1959-1961.
Naval Staff in Ministry of Defence 1963-1964. Instructor Army Staff College Camberley 1965-1967. C.O. 42nd and 45th RM Commandos.
Chief of Staff, British Defence Staff, Washington, D.C. and delegation to United Nations 1972-1974. Brig, commdg. 3rd Commando Brigade 1975-1977. Maj.-General 1977; Commdt.-General Royal Marines 1977-1981.
Representative Colonel Commdt. Royal Marines 1989-1990. H.M. Marshal of the Diplomatic Corps since 1982.
Non-Executive Director DSC Corporation, Andrew Corporation. Numerous foreign.
Married Audrey Hidson in 1953.