Douglas C. McDougal

Douglas C. McDougal (April 23, 1876 – January 20, 1964) was the 10th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Douglas C. McDougal
Born(1876-04-23)April 23, 1876
San Francisco, California
DiedJanuary 20, 1964(1964-01-20) (aged 87)
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branchUS Navy
United States Marine Corps
Years of service1898–1899 (Navy)
1900–1940 (Marine Corps)
Rank Major General
Commands heldAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Department of the Pacific
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War

Early years

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

Haiti
  • Haitian Distinguished Service Medal
  • Medal of Honor and Merit
Nicaragua
  • Medal of Distinction (Nicaragua)
  • Medal of Merit (Nicaragua)
United States

See also

References

 This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
  • "Major General Douglas C. McDougal, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
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