George R. Christmas Military person

George Ronald Christmas (born March 11, 1940) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. Christmas was awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for his valor in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps for 34 years, retiring in 1996. He served as President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation.

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George R. Christmas
Birth dateMarch 11, 1940
Birth place
Pennsylvania , Philadelphia

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allegianceUnited States of America
award
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Purple Heart
Gallantry Cross (Vietnam)
Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy)
Navy Cross
Defense Superior Service Medal
military operations
Battle of Huế
Vietnam War
military branch
United States Marine Corps
military command
3rd Marine Regiment
I Marine Expeditionary Force
1st Recruit Training Battalion MCRD Parris Island
3rd Force Service Support Group
9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade
service start1962
service end1996

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