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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

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