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American personnel of the United States Marine Corps who were killed in World War II (1939-1945). Pages in category "United States Marine Corps personnel killed in World War II" The following 96 pages are in this category, out of 96 total.
This is a list of United States Armed Forces general officers and flag officers who were killed in World War II. The dates of death listed are from the attack on Pearl Harbor on 7 December 1941 to the surrender of Japan on 2 September 1945, when the United States was officially involved in World War II. Included are generals and admirals who ...
The United States Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Memorial) is a national memorial located in Arlington Ridge Park in Arlington County, Virginia. The memorial was dedicated in 1954 to all Marines who have given their lives in defense of the United States since 1775. [ 1 ]
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 1,154 total. This list may not reflect recent changes. (previous page)
William Joseph "Wild Bill" Donovan (1883–1959), US Army Major General, commanded the 165th Infantry Regiment (federalized designation of the 69th New York Infantry, the "Fighting Irish") during World War I, and was Chief of the Office of Strategic Services (OSS) during World War II; also awarded the Distinguished Service Cross, Distinguished Service Medal, and National Security Medal, making ...
Pages in category "United States Marine Corps World War II generals" The following 90 pages are in this category, out of 90 total. This list may not reflect recent changes .
Tombstone promotions were limited in 1947 to duty performed before the end of World War II, meaning before January 1, 1947, and halted entirely in 1959. [5] By May 29, 1959, there were 154 vice admirals on the retired list who had never served on active duty in that rank, not counting those already deceased. [78] Robert C. Giffen
The U.S. Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Virginia. The Marine Corps War Memorial (also known as the Iwo Jima Memorial) in Arlington, Virginia which was inspired by Rosenthal's photograph of the second flag-raising by six Marines atop Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945, was dedicated on November 10, 1954. [4]