Albertus W. Catlin

Brigadier General Albertus Wright Catlin (December 1, 1868 – May 31, 1933) was a United States Marine Corps general. He also was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for his services during the Occupation of Veracruz in 1914.

Albertus Wright Catlin
Brigadier General Albertus W. Catlin
Born(1868-12-01)December 1, 1868
Gowanda, New York, US
DiedMay 31, 1933(1933-05-31) (aged 64)
Culpeper, Virginia, US
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service/branch United States Navy
 United States Marine Corps
Years of service1886–1892 (Navy)
1892–1919 (Marine Corps)
Rank Brigadier General
Commands held3rd Marine Regiment
Marine Corps Base Quantico
6th Marine Regiment
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Occupation of Veracruz
World War I

Banana Wars

  • Occupation of Haiti
AwardsMedal of Honor
Legion of Honour
Croix de Guerre (2)
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