Rich Cantrill
Rich Cantrill | |
|---|---|
 Brigadier Cantrill in 2021 | |
| Allegiance | United Kingdom |
| Service/ | Royal Marines |
| Years of service | 1996 - |
| Rank | Brigadier |
| Commands held | 3 Commando Brigade |
| Awards | Officer of the Order of the British Empire Military Cross |
Brigadier Richard J. Cantrill, OBE, MC is a senior Royal Marines officer. In September 2020, he assumed command of the 3 Commando Brigade. [1]
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[]
- ^ a b "Future Amphibious Forces Online". Future Amphibious Forces Online.
- ^ "Rugby tackle...pistol charge...what it takes to win the Military Cross". www.standard.co.uk. April 12, 2012.
- ^ "CANTRILL, Richard John | ͏". www.commandoveterans.org.
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