George B. Crist
George Brainard Crist (born January 23, 1931) is a retired four-star general of the United States Marine Corps and was the first Marine to be designated as a Unified Commander — serving as Commander in Chief, United States Central Command from 1985 to 1988
George B. Crist | |
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General George B. Crist, USMC | |
| Born | January 23, 1931 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1952-1988 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines CENTCOM |
| Battles/wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star with Combat V device |
| Other work | CBS military analyst |
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