Lowell E. English
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Lowell Edward English (July 8, 1915 ā September 29, 2005) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He is most noted for his service as assistant division commander, 3rd Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as commanding general, Task Force Delta. He completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 1969.[2]
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Lowell Edward English | |
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Born | (1915-07-08)July 8, 1915 Fairbury, Nebraska, US |
Died | September 26, 2005(2005-09-26) (aged 90) San Diego, California, US |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1938ā1969 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-5838 |
Commands held | MCRD San Diego The Basic School 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
Other work | Director, San Diego Museum of Man[1] |
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