Victor H. Krulak Military person

Victor H. Krulak (January 7, 1913 – December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines, was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father of the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, Charles C. Krulak.

Personal facts

Alias (AKA)	LtGen Victor Brute Krulak
Birth date	January 07, 1913
Birth place	Denver
Date of death	December 29, 2008
Place of death	San Diego
Resting place	San Diego , Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery

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Military person

allegiance	United States of America
award	Bronze Star Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Distinguished Service Medal (US Navy) Navy Cross
military operations	Battle of Okinawa Korean War Vella Lavella Vietnam War World War II Raid on Choiseul
military branch	United States Marine Corps
military command	Fleet Marine Force Pacific 5th Marine Regiment 2nd Parachute Battalion Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
relation	Charles C. Krulak
service start	1934
service end	1968