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William J. Van Ryzin
US Marine Corps lieutenant general / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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William John Van Ryzin (April 20, 1914 – July 1, 2002) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted as Chief of Staff, Headquarters Marine Corps during the Vietnam War.
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![]() LTG William J. Van Ryzin, USMC | |
Born | (1914-04-20)April 20, 1914 Appleton, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | July 1, 2002(2002-07-01) (aged 88) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
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Years of service | 1935–1971 |
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Service number | 0-5143 |
Commands held | Chief of Staff, HQMC Deputy, III MEF 2nd Marine Division 18th Defense Battalion |
Battles/wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star Medal Joint Service Commendation Medal |
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