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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allegiance | United States of America |
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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 start | 1962 |
service end | 1996 |