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Augustus Reich, Lord of Freyport

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The Lord of Freyport
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Official portrait, 2023
Secretary of State for Defense
Assumed office
18 February 2022
Prime MinisterRichard Larrow
Preceded byCai Neilsen
Member of the House of Lords
Assumed office
10 October 2018
Prime MinisterRichard Larrow
Preceded byOffice Established
Commandant of the Royal Marines
Appointed by the Secretary of State for Defense
with advice from His Majesty
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20 September 2016 – 29 September 2018
Lord Commander Combatant Command Lorecia
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18 November 2014 – 19 September 2016
Preceded byGrand Field Marshal Gregory Lee
Succeeded byGrand Field Marshal Lucius Plainier
Personal details
Born (1958-03-02) 2 March 1958 (age 66)
Political partyRoyalist
SpouseDiana Reich
Children4
EducationUniversity of Telora (BA)
University of Carigrad (MA)
Royal War College (MA)
Military service
AllegianceAquitayne
Branch/serviceFlagofroyals.png Royal Marines
Years of service1974-2018
RankGrand Field Marshal
Commands
Battles/warsSouth Lorecian War
Greater Insula Feran Conflict
Caranad Conflict
Western Tundra crisis
Awards

Augustus Tiberius Reich, Lord Augustus of Freyport, is an Aquitaynian politician and armed service veteran, currently serving as the Secretary of State for Defense since February of 2022. A former Royal Marine Grand Field Marshal and Commandant of the Royal Marines from 2016 to 2018, he commanded forces in the Caranad Conflict, Greater Insula Feran Conflict, and the Western Tundra Crisis. Reich also served as the Lord Commander Combatant Command Lorecia from 2014 to 2016, where he oversaw operations in Insula Fera and domestic security operations in Aquitayne, the United Kingdom, and Lorecia.

Reich was given a heridetary position in the House of Lords in October of 2018 following his retirement from the military. After serving on the Armed Services Committee and Foreign Affairs committees, to which he was almost immediately appointed following his investiture due to his professional background, he was appointed as Secretary of of State for Defense by Prime Minister Richard Larrow, on advice from the King, on 18 February 2022. Some critics argued that Reich was appointed to the position due to his family ties to the royal family, but these accusations were fiercely denied by the Prime Minister and the King, who continually pointed to Reich's military background as the basis for his appointment.

Early life

Reich grew up in Telora among the other members of the Aquitaynian royal family. His father, Fabian Reich, a first cousin to the grandfather of the current monarch, Sugard I, held prominent positions in the Aquitaynian government. Though not a member of the direct line of succession, Augustus was raised among the larger royal family and privately tutored through his primary years. He did not reside, however, at the Royal Palace, but rather at his father's estate, Westing House, located in Freyport. Augustus was known to enjoy the outdoors, and spoke often throughout his childhood of wanting to join the military when he finished school.

Education

Through his primary school years, Augustus was privately tutored at his family estate. After taking his university entrance exams, he was accepted to the University of Telora where he pursued his bachelor's degree in International Affairs. After graduating, Reich appliced for officer candidate school and was accepted. After training, Reich attended the University of Carigrad for two years where he obtained his Masters in International Studies and then returned to the Marines.

After Reich obtained the rank of Major, he was given the opportunity to attend the Royal War College where he obtained a second masters degree in Strategic Studies.

Military career

Caranad Conflict

Greater Insula Fera Conflict

Lorecian Combatant Command

Commandant of the Royal Marines

Western Tundra crisis

Civilian career

Appointment to the House of Lords

Secretary of State for Defense (2019-present)

Political positions

Military awards

Reich's military decorations, awards and badges include, among others:

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Urimanus Cross (Combat .png Naval Cross.png OtG-Navy.png
Gallantry Cross.png MSM-Navy.png AF Combat Action.png
National Defense Service Medal aq.png UK Service.png Operation United Resolve.png
Operation Enduring Resolve.png Insula Fera Campaign.png Western Tundra Defense.png
1st row Elizabeth Cross (Second Class)
2nd row Urimanus Cross (First Class) Naval Cross Order of the Griffon
3rd row Gallantry Cross (3) Naval Meritorius Service Medal Navy Combat Action Ribbon
4th row National Defense Service Medal United Kingdom Service Medal Operation United Resolve Campaign Medal
5th row Operation Enduring Resolve Campaign Medal Insula Fera Campaign Medal Western Tundra Defense Campaign Medal

Elizabeth Cross citation

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"During a routine patrol on 2 September 1984 in Calatan province, Caranad, 2LT Reich's platoon came under heavy enemy fire from the Tialocha cartel. Completely surrounded and pinned down, 2LT Reich coordinated counterassault actions within his unit despite taking heavy losses. 2LT Reich, after losing his radioman to enemy fire, began coordinating with support aircraft and artillery teams to accurately engage enemy fighters while simultaneously engaging the enemy and setting up a triage station for the wounded. Over the course of three hours, 2LT Reich kept his unit engaged in the fight and coordinated with support elements until QRF forces could arrive. Despite losing over 50% of his men, 2LT Reich maintained his composure under fire and exemplified the core values of the Royal Marines and brought credit upon the Corps and His Majesty."

Civilian awards