John H. Griebel
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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John Houghton Griebel (June 28, 1901 - March 10, 1969) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier general. A veteran of Nicaraguan Campaign and Yangtze Patrol, he later distinguished himself as commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa.[1]
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John Houghton Griebel | |
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Born | (1901-06-28)June 28, 1901 Hartford, Connecticut |
Died | March 10, 1969(1969-03-10) (aged 67) Harrison, New York |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1926–1956 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-4132 |
Commands held | 2nd Service Group 5th Marine Regiment 8th Marine Regiment 6th Defense Battalion 1st Defense Battalion |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal Army Commendation Medal |
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