General Sir Ian Hurry Riches, KCB, DSO (27 September 1908 – 23 December 1996) was a Royal Marines officer who served as Commandant General Royal Marines from 1959 to 1962.
Sir Ian Riches | |
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| Born | 27 September 1908 |
| Died | 23 December 1996 (aged 88) |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1927–1962 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | Commandant General Royal Marines Infantry Training Centre Royal Marines 3 Commando Brigade 42 Commando |
| Battles/wars | Second World War |
| Awards | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath Distinguished Service Order |
Military career edit
Educated at University College School, Riches joined the Royal Marines in 1927.[1] He served in the Second World War and was awarded the Distinguished Service Order for his service during the Italian Campaign.[2] He became commanding officer of 42 Commando in 1948, commander of 3 Commando Brigade in 1954, and commander of the Infantry Training Centre Royal Marines in 1955.[1] He went on to be General Officer Commanding the Portsmouth Group of the Royal Marines in 1957 and Commandant General Royal Marines in 1959 before retiring in 1962.[1] He was appointed a Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath in the 1960 Birthday Honours.[3]
In retirement Riches became a Regional Director of Civil Defence.[1]
References edit
- ^ a b c d Debrett's People of Today 1994
- ^ "No. 37170". The London Gazette (Supplement). 10 July 1945. p. 3562.
- ^ "No. 42051". The London Gazette (Supplement). 11 June 1960. p. 3974.