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United States Marine Corps World War II generals (90 P) Pages in category "United States Marine Corps generals" The following 200 pages are in this category, out of approximately 633 total.
This is a non-diffusing subcategory of Category:United States Marine Corps generals. It includes United States Marine Corps generals that can also be found in the parent category, or in diffusing subcategories of the parent.
Authorized one grade of general, appointed from officers serving now or hereafter as commandant of the Marine Corps, until six months after the end of World War II (Alexander A. Vandegrift) [made permanent in 1946 (60 Stat. 59)]. Act of August 7, 1947 [Officer Personnel Act of 1947] 61 Stat. 874 61 Stat. 880
Installations and Logistics, Headquarters Marine Corps (I&L) Major General Jason G. Woodworth [17] U.S. Marine Corps: Marine Corps Installations Pacific: Commanding General, Marine Corps Installations Pacific (MCIPAC) and Commanding General, Marine Corps Base Camp Butler: Marine Corps Installations Command (MCICOM) Major General Brian N ...
The following is a list of people who served in the United States Marine Corps and have gained fame through previous or subsequent endeavors, infamy, or successes. Marines who became notable in the United States Marine Corps and are part of the Marine Corps history and lore are listed and posted in the list of historically notable United States Marines.
Many major generals received honorary tombstone promotions to lieutenant general when they retired, having been specially commended for performance of duty in actual combat before the end of World War II, but most never served in that grade while on active duty. Tombstone promotions were abolished effective November 1, 1959.
Increased percentage of general officers in the Marine Corps that may be appointed above grade of major general from 17.5% to 19%. Revised cap on total number of authorized Marine Corps general officers to be reduced to 160, of which 15 may be appointed above grade of major general pending a congressional report by the secretary of defense.
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)
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