Francis M. McAlister
U.S. Marine Corps Major General (1905–1965) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Francis Marion McAlister (March 29, 1905 – September 2, 1965) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He distinguished himself several times during World War II and later received the Silver Star for gallantry in action in Korean War. McAlister concluded his career as commanding general of Department of the Pacific.[1]
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Francis Marion McAlister | |
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Born | (1905-03-29)March 29, 1905 Houck, Arizona, US |
Died | September 2, 1965(1965-09-02) (aged 60) Blue Mountain, Mississippi, US |
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Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1927–1960 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-4264 |
Commands held | Department of the Pacific Deputy, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific 3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal Purple Heart |
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