Douglas C. McDougal

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Douglas C. McDougal
Douglas C. McDougal.jpg
Born(1876-04-23)April 23, 1876
San Francisco, California
DiedJanuary 20, 1964(1964-01-20) (aged 87)
AllegianceUnited States United States of America
Service/branchUS Navy
United States Marine Corps
Years of service1898–1899 (Navy)
1900–1940 (Marine Corps)
RankUS-O8 insignia.svg Major General
Commands heldAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
Department of the Pacific
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Philippine–American War

Douglas C. McDougal (April 23, 1876 – January 20, 1964) was the 10th Assistant to the Major General Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Early years[]

McDougal was born April 23, 1876 in San Francisco, California and after joining the Marine Corps participated in numerous conflicts including the Philippine–American War, Spanish–American War and the Boxer rebellion.

By the time he retired he had achieved the rank of Major General. He died January 20, 1964.

Awards and decorations[]

Haiti
  • Haitian Distinguished Service Medal
Nicaragua
  • (Nicaragua)
  • (Nicaragua)
United States

See also[]

References[]

Public Domain This article incorporates public domain material from websites or documents of the United States Marine Corps.
  • "Major General Douglas C. McDougal, USMC". Who's Who in Marine Corps History. History Division, United States Marine Corps. Archived from the original on June 15, 2011. Retrieved June 22, 2009.
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