Collen Edward Melville Richards

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

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Name	Richards, Collen Edward Melville
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Date of birth	1888
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Date of death	1971
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