George C. Rickards
George C. Rickards was a United States Army Major General who served as Chief of the Militia Bureau, the first National Guard officer to hold this position.
George Collins Rickards was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on August 25, 1860. He was the son of Colonel William Rickards, who commanded the 29th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment in the American Civil War. Rickards was raised and educated in Franklin, Pennsylvania. In 1877 he enlisted in the Pennsylvania National Guard, and in 1881 he settled in Oil City, Pennsylvania, where he became active in the hardware business. After obtaining his commission Rickards served primarily in the 16th Pennsylvania Infantry, including commander of Company F from 1883 to 1888, and Company D from 1888 to 1891. He was promoted to Captain in 1883, Major in 1891, and Lieutenant Colonel in 1892.
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