James F. Moriarty (USMC)
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James Frederick Moriarty (May 8, 1896 – January 30, 1981) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War I, he distinguished himself several times as a company officer with the 6th Machine Gun Battalion and received four awards of the Silver Star.[1]
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James Frederick Moriarty | |
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Born | (1896-05-08)May 8, 1896 Holyoke, Massachusetts, US |
Died | January 30, 1981(1981-01-30) (aged 84) Dallas, Texas, US |
Place of Burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1946 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-686 |
Commands held | 1st Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War I
Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Silver Star (4) Navy Commendation Medal |
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Moriarty remained a Marine following the war and took part in the several expeditionary tours. During the World War II, he served as the commanding officer of the Marine barracks at Balboa, Panama Canal Zone.[2]