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Samuel Jaskilka
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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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![]() General Jaskilka in 1976 | |
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 | 2nd Marine Division |
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![Nov. 11, 1989 at Ukrainian American Veterans Post 23, 10th Anniversary Banquet, Buffalo, N.Y. From left: Roman Rakowsky, Dmytro Bykovetz, General Samuel Jaskilka USMC, Jerry Fedoryczuk, Harold Bochonko, Stephen M. Wichar, Edward A. Zetick.](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Sam_Jaskilka_Nov_1989_UAV_Buffalo_0002.jpg/640px-Sam_Jaskilka_Nov_1989_UAV_Buffalo_0002.jpg)