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Alphonse DeCarre
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Alphonse DeCarre (November 15, 1892 – May 3, 1977) was a highly decorated Major General[1] in the United States Marine Corps. He was a recipient of the second highest decorations of the Army and Navy, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Navy Cross, both of which he earned during his service in World War I.[2]
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Alphonse DeCarre | |
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![]() DeCarre as brigadier general, USMC | |
Nickname(s) | “Frenchy” |
Born | (1892-11-15)November 15, 1892 Washington, D.C. |
Died | May 3, 1977(1977-05-03) (aged 84) Hightstown, New Jersey |
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Years of service | 1913–1946 |
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Service number | 0-230 |
Commands | 2nd Marine Division History Division |
Battles/wars | Haitian Campaign |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart |
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