Victor H. Krulak
United States Marine Corps general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Victor Harold Krulak (January 7, 1913 – December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines,[3] was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father of the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak.
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Victor H. Krulak | |
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Nickname(s) | "Brute" |
Born | (1913-01-07)January 7, 1913 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
Died | December 29, 2008(2008-12-29) (aged 95) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1934–1968 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-4990 |
Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 5th Marine Regiment 2nd Parachute Battalion |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (with "V") Purple Heart Air Medal |
Spouse(s) | Amy Chandler (1936–2004; her death; 3 children)[1] |
Relations | General Charles C. Krulak (son) |
Other work | Newspaper columnist[2] |
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