Marion Eugene Carl Military person

Major General Marion Eugene Carl, USMC, (November 1, 1915 – June 28, 1998) was a World War II fighter ace, record-setting test pilot, and naval aviator. He was the Marine Corps' first ace in WWII.

Personal facts

Birth date	November 01, 1915
Birth place	Hubbard Oregon
Date of death	June 28, 1998
Place of death	Roseburg Oregon
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Legion of Merit Navy Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)
military operations	Korean War Battle of Midway Guadalcanal Campaign Vietnam War World War II
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Inspector General of the Marine Corps 2nd Marine Aircraft Wing VMF-223 Director of Marine Corps Aviation VMF-122
service start	1938
service end	1973