George Croghan Reid

George Croghan Reid (December 9, 1876 – February 19, 1961) was a brigadier general in the United States Marine Corps and a Medal of Honor recipient for his role in the United States occupation of Veracruz.

George Croghan Reid
LtCol George Croghan Reid, 1925
Born(1876-12-09)December 9, 1876
Lorain, Ohio
DiedFebruary 19, 1961(1961-02-19) (aged 84)
U.S. Air Force Hospital, Harlingen Air Force Base, Texas
Place of burial
Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia
Allegiance United States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1898–1930
Rank Brigadier general
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
United States occupation of Veracruz
World War I
AwardsMedal of Honor
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