George Jacob Richards
For other people named George Richards, see George Richards (disambiguation).
| George Jacob Richards | |
|---|---|
| Born |
April 12, 1891 Easton, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Died |
October 1, 1984 (aged 93) Doylestown, Pennsylvania, United States |
| Buried at | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America |
| Service/branch |
 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.
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