Thomas E. Watson (USMC)
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For the Georgia politician, see Thomas E. Watson.
For other people named Thomas Watson, see Thomas Watson (disambiguation).
Thomas Eugene Watson (January 18, 1892 – March 6, 1966) was a United States Marine Corps General who served in the Marine Corps from 1912 to 1950. His last command (January 1, 1948 – July 1, 1950) was as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Previously, he had commanded the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and was commanding officer of the famed Second Division in the battle for Saipan and Tinian during World War II. For outstanding services in this capacity, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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Thomas Eugene Watson | |
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Nickname(s) | "Terrible Tommy"[1] |
Born | (1892-01-18)January 18, 1892 Oskaloosa, Iowa |
Died | March 6, 1966(1966-03-06) (aged 74) Panama Canal Zone |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1912–1950 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Commands held | 2nd Battalion 6th Marines 3rd Marine Brigade 2nd Marine Division Fleet Marine Force, Pacific |
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Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
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