Alfred H. Noble Military person

General Alfred Houston Noble (October 26, 1894 – September 27, 1983) was a United States Marine Corps general served in combat with the Marines from World War I in the Battle of Belleau Wood to World War II in the Pacific theater. His last command, before retiring from the Marine Corps with over 39 years of service, was as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia.

Personal facts

Birth date	October 26, 1894
Birth place	Maryland
Date of death	September 27, 1983
Place of death	La Jolla

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit Silver Star Croix de guerre Distinguished Service Cross (United States) Navy Cross Fourragère
military operations	World War II World War I Battle of Belleau Wood
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	5th Marines Camp Lejeune Department of the Pacific Fleet Marine Force Atlantic MCRD Parris Island Marine Corps Training Command
military unit	6th Marine Regiment (United States)
service start	1917
service end	1956