George Barnett
George Barnett (December 9, 1859 – April 27, 1930) was the 12th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. He was a pioneer of amphibious warfare and the U.S. Marine Commandant during American involvement in World War I.
George Barnett | |
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12th Commandant of the Marine Corps of the United States Marine Corps (1914–1920) | |
| Born | December 9, 1859 Lancaster, Wisconsin, U.S. |
| Died | April 27, 1930 (aged 70) Washington, D.C., U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1881–1883 (U.S. Navy) 1883–1923 (U.S. Marine Corps) |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps Department of the Pacific 1st Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Spanish–American War Philippine–American War Banana Wars
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| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal French Legion of Honor (Commander) |
| Spouse(s) | Lelia Montague Gordon (wife) |
| Relations | Thomas P.M. Barnett (cousin) Basil Gordon (stepson) |
| Signature | |
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