Frank Goettge
Frank Bryan Goettge (30 December 1895 – 12 August 1942) was a United States Marine Corps intelligence officer in World War II. He led the ill-fated Goettge Patrol in the early days of the Guadalcanal campaign and was killed during that operation.
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MajGen Alexander A. Vandegrift, with his staff on board the transport USS McCawley (APA-4) en route to Guadalcanal. Left to right: MajGen Alexander Vandegrift, command officer; LtCol Gerald C. Thomas, operations officer, LtCol Randolph McC. Pate, logistics officer; LtCol Frank B. Goettge, intelligence officer; and Col William C. James, chief of staff. | |
| Born | December 30, 1895 Canton, Ohio |
| Died | August 12, 1942 (aged 46) Guadalcanal, Solomon Islands |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1917–1942 |
| Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
| Unit | 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II
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| Awards | Legion of Merit with Combat V |
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