Vernon E. Megee Military person

General Vernon Edgar Megee (June 5, 1900 – January 14, 1992) was a United States Marine Corps officer. He is recognized as a pioneer in the development of close air support for ground combat operations. He served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1956 to 1957; with his final billet from 1957 to 1959 as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. When he retired from the Marine Corps after 40 years of active duty service he received a promotion to 4-star rank.

Personal facts

Birth date	June 05, 1900
Birth place	Tulsa Oklahoma
Date of death	January 14, 1992
Place of death	Albuquerque New Mexico
Resting place	Arlington National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
military operations	Battle of Okinawa Battle of Iwo Jima
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Fleet Marine Force Pacific Fleet Marine Force Atlantic 1st Marine Aircraft Wing MCAS Cherry Point Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1956-1957)
service start	1919
service end	1959