Douglas C. McDougal
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| Douglas C. McDougal | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 23, 1876 San Francisco, California |
| Died | January 20, 1964 (aged 87) |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | US Navy United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1898 - 1899 (Navy) 1900 - 1940 (Marine Corps) |
| Rank |  Major General |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | Spanish-American War Philippine-American War |
Douglas C. McDougal (April 23, 1876—January 20, 1964) was the 10th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Early years [edit]
McDougal was born April 23, 1876 in San Francisco, California and after joining the Marine Corps participated in numerous conflicts including the Philippine-American War, Spanish-American War and the Boxer rebellion.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Major General. He died January 20, 1964.
Awards and decorations [edit]
- Haiti
- Haitian Distinguished Service Medal
- Medal of Honor and Merit
- Nicaragua
- Medal of Distinction (Nicaragua)
- Medal of Merit (Nicaragua)
- United States
- Navy Distinguished Service Medal
- Spanish War Medal
- Philippine Campaign Medal
- China Campaign Medal
- World War I Victory Medal
- Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
- Dominican Campaign Medal
- Haitian Campaign Medal
- Nicaraguan Campaign Medal
See also [edit]
References [edit]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
This article incorporates - "Major General Douglas C. McDougal, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
