Ian Riches

For the English cricketer, see Ian Riches (cricketer).

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.

General Sir Ian Riches KCB DSO
Born	(1908-09-27)27 September 1908
Died	23 December 1996(1996-12-23) (aged 88)
Allegiance	United Kingdom
Branch	Royal Marines
Years of service	1927–1962
Rank	General
Commands	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

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]