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Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr.
United States Marine Corps general (1896–1990) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Lemuel Cornick Shepherd Jr. (February 10, 1896 – August 6, 1990) was a General in the United States Marine Corps, 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Navy Cross recipient, veteran of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
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![]() General Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr. | |
Nickname(s) | "Lem" |
Born | (1896-02-10)February 10, 1896 Norfolk, Virginia, United States |
Died | August 6, 1990(1990-08-06) (aged 94) San Diego, California, United States |
Buried | Arlington National Cemetery, Virginia, United States |
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Years of service | 1917–1959 |
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Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Marine Corps Schools 6th Marine Division 1st Provisional Marine Brigade 9th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines |
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Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit (2) w/ Combat "V" Bronze Star Medal w/ Combat "V" Purple Heart (4) |
Other work | Inter American Defense Board, Chair[1] |
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As Commandant, he secured a place on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gaining parity for the Marine Corps with the other military services.[2]