Charles Heywood Military person
Major General Charles Heywood (October 3, 1839 – February 26, 1915) was the ninth Commandant of the Marine Corps. He served as an officer for over 45 years and was the first Marine to reach the rank of major general. During Heywood's term as Commandant, the size of the Corps more than tripled, from 2,175 Marines to 7,810 total.
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| allegiance | United States of America Union |
|---|---|
| military operations | |
| military branch | |
| military command | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
| service start | 1858 |
| service end | 1903 |