Samuel Jaskilka
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Samuel Jaskilka (December 15, 1919 – January 15, 2012) was a U.S. Marine four-star general whose last assignment was Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1975–1978). General Jaskilka was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, having led the landing at Inchon as a company commander with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1978 after 36 years of service.
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Samuel Jaskilka | |
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Born | (1919-12-15)December 15, 1919 Ansonia, Connecticut |
Died | January 15, 2012(2012-01-15) (aged 92) Arlington County, Virginia |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1942–1978 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 2nd Marine Division |
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