Rich Cantrill

Brigadier Richard J. Cantrill, OBE, MC is a senior Royal Marines officer. In September 2020, he assumed command of the 3 Commando Brigade. [1]

Rich Cantrill
Brigadier Cantrill in 2021
AllegianceUnited Kingdom
Service/branchRoyal Marines
Years of service1996 -
RankBrigadier
Commands held3 Commando Brigade
AwardsOfficer of the Order of the British Empire
Military Cross

Career

In 1996, Rich Cantrill joined the Corps of Royal Marines. In 2012, he was awarded the Military Cross.[2] In 2014, Cantrill was appointed a Officer of the Order of the British Empire.[3] In 2016, Cantrill was appointed to the rank of Colonel and made the Chief of Staff for the Commander UK Amphibious Forces.

In 2018, Cantrill joined the Ministry of Defence as the Assistant Head for Counter-terrorism and UK Operations.[1]

References
  1. "Future Amphibious Forces Online". Future Amphibious Forces Online.
  2. "Rugby tackle...pistol charge...what it takes to win the Military Cross". www.standard.co.uk. 12 April 2012.
  3. "CANTRILL, Richard John | ͏". www.commandoveterans.org.


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