Earl C. Long
Earl Cecil Long (November 4, 1883 – August 19, 1983) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps who reached the rank of major general. During World War II, he served as commanding general of Service Command Fleet Marine Force, Pacific and later as commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
Earl Cecil Long | |
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MG Earl C. Long, USMC | |
| Born | November 4, 1883 Clayton, New Jersey, U.S. |
| Died | August 19, 1983 (aged 99) Menlo Park, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1909–1946 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Service number | 0-573 |
| Commands held | Service Command, FMFPAC MCRD San Diego Department of the Pacific |
| Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Occupation of Veracruz World War I Dominican Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II
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| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
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