Ronald Richard was commissioned in the Marine Corps after completing the Basic School in February 1969, after graduating from Louisiana State University the previous year. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.

Ronald Richard was commissioned in the Marine Corps after completing the Basic School in February 1969, after graduating from Louisiana State University the previous year. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.




(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ronald G. Richard, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Ronald G. Richard, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Ronald G. Richard, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Richard reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.