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George Jacob Richards

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George Jacob Richards
Born(1891-04-12)April 12, 1891
Easton, Pennsylvania, United States
DiedOctober 1, 1984(1984-10-01) (aged 93)
Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States
Buried
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service / branch United States Army
Years of service1915-1953
RankMajor General
Battles / warsWorld War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Legion of Merit

George Jacob Richards (April 12, 1891 - October 1, 1984) was an American Major General who was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Medal and Legion of Merit during World War II.[1] He was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Valor awards for George J. Richards". Military Times. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
  2. ^ "Gen George Jacob Richards (1891-1984)". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 22, 2013.