George Jacob Richards
Appearance
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George Jacob Richards | |
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Born | Easton, Pennsylvania, United States | April 12, 1891
Died | October 1, 1984 Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States | (aged 93)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Army |
Years of service | 1915-1953 |
Rank | Major General |
Battles / wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished 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
- ^ "Valor awards for George J. Richards". Military Times. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
- ^ "Gen George Jacob Richards (1891-1984)". Find a Grave. Retrieved July 22, 2013.
External links
- "George Jacob Richards Dies At 93 - Was Retired Army Major General". The Morning Call. October 2, 1984. Retrieved July 22, 2013.