Albert D. Cooley
Albert Dustin Cooley (October 11, 1900 – December 10, 1976) was a highly decorated Naval aviator of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of lieutenant general. For his actions during the Battle of Guadalcanal, he received the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat. Cooley completed his 33-year Marine Corps career as commanding general of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing.
Albert Dustin Cooley | |
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Cooley as Major General, USMC | |
| Born | October 11, 1900 Billings, Montana, U.S. |
| Died | December 10, 1976 (aged 76) Coronado, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1921–1954 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-3903 |
| Commands held | 1st Marine Aircraft Wing 3rd Marine Aircraft Wing Marine Corps Air Station Quantico Marine Aircraft Group 14 Marine Observation Squadron 1 |
| Battles/wars | World War II
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| Awards | Navy Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
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