Verne J. McCaul
| Verne J. McCaul | |
|---|---|
| Born | August 18, 1903 Ayr, North Dakota |
| Died | March 2, 1968 (aged 64) U.S. Naval Hospital San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Rank |  Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
Verne J. McCaul (August 18, 1903—March 2, 1968) was the 7th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.
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Early years [edit]
McDougal was born August 18, 1903 in Ayr, North Dakota and after joining the Marine Corps participated in World War II.
By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Lieutenant General. He died March 2, 1968 in U.S. Naval Hospital in San Diego, California.
Awards and decorations [edit]
During his military career he was awarded: Legion of Merit with Combat "V" and Gold Star in lieu of a second award, Presidential Unit Citation with one bronze star in lieu of a second award, the Navy Unit Commendation, the American Defense Service Medal with Base clasp, the Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with three bronze stars, the American Campaign Medal, the World War II Victory Medal, the China Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the Philippine Liberation Ribbon with one bronze star, and the Chinese Order of the Purple Cloud and Banner.
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References [edit]
This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
This article incorporates - "Lieutenant General Verne J. McCaul, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marie Corps. Retrieved July 1, 2009.
