Douglas C. McDougal

American Marine Corps general
The basics

Quick Facts

IntroAmerican Marine Corps general
PlacesUnited States of America
wasMilitary officer Soldier Officer
Work fieldMilitary
Gender
Male
Birth23 April 1876, San Francisco
Death20 January 1964 (aged 87 years)
The details

Biography

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
  • Medal of Honor and Merit
Nicaragua
  • Medal of Distinction (Nicaragua)
  • Medal of Merit (Nicaragua)
United States
  • Navy Distinguished Service Medal
  • Spanish Campaign Medal
  • Philippine Campaign Medal
  • China Campaign Medal
  • World War I Victory Medal
  • Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal
  • Dominican Campaign Medal
  • Haitian Campaign Medal
  • Nicaraguan Campaign Medal

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