Collen Edward Melville Richards
- Collen Edward Melville Richards
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Collen Edward Melville Richards (1888 – 1971) was an officer in the British Army during World War I and World War II.
Joining the East Lancashire Regiment in 1911, Brigadier Richards commanded the 24th Gold Coast Brigade (12th African Division) during the East African Campaign.
Command history
- Commanding Officer, Gold Coast Regiment – 1939
- Commanding Officer, 4th Gold Coast Brigade, West Africa and East Africa – 1939 to 1940
- Commanding Officer, Royal West African Frontier Force – 1939 to 1942
- Commanding Officer, 24th (Gold Coast) Brigade, East Africa – 1940 to 1941
- Commanding Officer, 24th Gold Coast Brigade, East Africa and South Africa – 1941
- Commanding Officer, 2nd (West Africa) Brigade, West Africa – 1941 to 1942
- Commanding Officer, 5th West African Brigade, West Africa – 1942
- Retired – Retired
See also
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Richards, Collen Edward Melville |
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Date of birth |
1888 |
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Date of death |
1971 |
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Categories:
- 1888 births
- 1971 deaths
- British Army personnel of World War I
- British Army personnel of World War II
- East Lancashire Regiment officers
- Royal West African Frontier Force officers
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