Robert Richardson (British Army Officer)

Robert Richardson (British Army Officer)

Lieutenant-General Sir Robert Francis Richardson KCB CVO CBE (born 2 March 1929) was a British Army officer. Among other posts, he commanded a battalion and a brigade during the Troubles before becoming General Officer Commanding in Northern Ireland.

He was married to Maureen (d. 1986) and has four children, Claire, Charles, Jeremy and Guy.

Read more about Robert Richardson (British Army Officer):  Regimental Career, Senior Command, Ceremonial Posts

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