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Edwin J. Godfrey

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Edwin J. Godfrey
Pictured as a brigadier general
Nickname(s)Jack
Born(1932-09-16)September 16, 1932
Montclair, New Jersey, U.S.
DiedApril 12, 2002(2002-04-12) (aged 69)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1954–1989
RankLieutenant general
Commands heldFleet Marine Force, Pacific; III Marine Amphibious Force; 3rd Marine Division

Edwin Jack Godfrey (September 16, 1932 – April 12, 2002) was a lieutenant general in the United States Marine Corps who served as Commander of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.[1] He was commissioned in 1954 and retired in 1989.[2][3]

References

  1. ^ https://apnews.com/764f289c6c63e36a82194f2c9ceddda6
  2. ^ [1]
  3. ^ Williams, Jack (April 18, 2002). "Jack Godfrey, 69 retired Marine, active volunteer". The San Diego Union-Tribune.