Dennis M. McCarthy
Dennis M. McCarthy (February 1, 1945 – February 8, 2023) was a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General and served as the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs from June 2009 - April 2011. McCarthy was born in Cleveland, Ohio, and graduated from the University of Dayton and the Capital University Law School.
Dennis M. McCarthy | |
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| Assistant Secretary of Defense for Reserve Affairs | |
| In office June 25, 2009 – April 19, 2011 | |
| President | Barack Obama |
| Preceded by | Thomas F. Hall |
| Succeeded by | Jessica L. Wright |
| Personal details | |
| Born | Dennis M. McCarthy February 1, 1945 Cleveland, Ohio, U.S. |
| Died | February 8, 2023 (aged 78) |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Spouse | Rosemary |
| Alma mater | University of Dayton (B.A.) Capital University (J.D.) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1967–2005 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
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| Battles/wars | Vietnam War Gulf War |
| Awards | |
He began his military service in combat in Vietnam, and remained on active duty until 1978. He continued to serve as an infantry officer in the “traditional reserve,” and was recalled to active duty on several occasions. He also served on the Secretary of Defense’s Reserve Forces Policy Board. In 1997, he became the first Reserve General Officer to command an active duty Marine Division. From 1984 through 2005, he commanded eight different Marine Corps and Joint organizations, including overall command of the Marine Corps Reserve as it undertook its largest mobilization in history.