age ~97
from Granger, IN
John Richards may refer to: John Richards (Attorney General) (17901872), Irish judge; John Richards (bishop of St David's) (19011990), Bishop of St David's ...
21 February 1927
Died:05 October 2004
Educated at Worksop College, Richards joined the Royal Marines in 1945. He was appointed Commanding Officer of 45 Commando in 1968, Commander of 42 Commando in 1972 and Commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1975 before becoming Commandant General Royal Marines in 1977 and retiring in 1981.
Worksop College
Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath • Knight Commander of the Royal Victorian Order
Military rank:Commander