George F. Good Jr.
George Franklin Good Jr. (September 16, 1901 – October 25, 1991) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. Good is most noted for his service as commander of the Marine Defense Force of Funafuti during World War II and later as commanding general of Department of the Pacific.
George Franklin Good Jr. | |
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MG George F. Good Jr., USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Frank" or "Goody" |
| Born | September 16, 1901 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Died | October 25, 1991 (aged 90) Harlingen, Texas |
| Buried | United States Naval Academy Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1923–1958 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-3847 |
| Commands held | Department of the Pacific Camp Pendleton 2nd Marine Division the Basic School 5th Defense Battalion 4th Defense Battalion |
| Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (2) |
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