Sir Richard Erskine Ward was a notable British Army officer, born on October 15, 1917, and passed away on August 11, 1989, in Mendip, Somerset, England. He held the prestigious position of Chief of Personnel and Logistics at the Ministry of Defence from 1974 to 1976. Throughout his military career, he earned various honors including GBE, KCB, DSO&Bar, and MC, reflecting his significant contributions and service in the British Army.
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Meaning of the name - Richard
strong ruler
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Richard Ward belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Death: Mendip
Educated At: Wellington College
Occupation: military personnel
Spouses: Stella Elizabeth Ellis
Children: Stephanie Rachel Ward | Léonie Ward | Jeremy Neville Ward | Anthony Ward
Awards Received: Knight Grand Cross of the Order of the British Empire | Knight Commander of the Order of the Bath | Military Cross | Distinguished Service Order
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Ephemeris for October 15, 1917
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on October 15, 2025 | Secondary Progressions for October 15, 2025 |
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| Sun | 21 Libra 46 | 22 Libra 35 | 11 Aquarius 2 |
| Moon | 17 Libra 18 | 16 Leo 31 | 1 Libra 13 |
| Mercury | 8 Libra 48 | 13 Scorpio 2 | 17 Capricorn 2 |
| Venus | 4 Sagittarius 20 | 2 Libra 15 | 25 Aquarius 50 |
| Mars | 20 Leo 1 | 16 Scorpio 0 | 3 Libra 0 |
| Jupiter | 10 Gemini 52 | 24 Cancer 0 | 1 Gemini 16 |
| Saturn | 13 Leo 41 | 26 Pisces 36 | 11 Leo 55 |
| Uranus | 19 Aquarius 49 | 0 Gemini 51 | 22 Aquarius 56 |
| Neptune | 6 Leo 56 | 0 Aries 9 | 5 Leo 34 |
| Pluto | 5 Cancer 30 | 1 Aquarius 21 | 3 Cancer 48 |
| Rahu | 5 Capricorn 7 | 16 Pisces 15 | 29 Sagittarius 24 |
| Ketu | 5 Cancer 7 | 16 Virgo 15 | 29 Gemini 24 |
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