Edward A. Craig Military person

Edward Arthur Craig (November 22, 1896 — December 11, 1994) was a commissioned officer in the United States Marine Corps, and a decorated combat veteran of World War II and the Korean War who eventually attained the rank of Lieutenant General. Craig is best known as the general who commanded the 1st Provisional Marine Brigade during its actions in the Korean War.

Personal facts

Edward A. Craig
Birth dateNovember 22, 1896
Birth place
Danbury Connecticut
Date of deathDecember 11, 1994
Place of death
El Cajon California

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Military person

award
Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Navy Cross
military operations
Korean War
World War II
World War I
military branch
United States Marine Corps
service start1917
service end1951

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External resources

  1. http://www.history.army.mil/books/korea/20-2-1/toc.htm