Joseph C. Fegan Jr.

Joseph Charles Fegan Jr.
Joseph Charles Fegan Jr.
	LTG Joseph C. Fegan Jr., USMC
Born	21 December 1920; Los Angeles, California, US
Died	2 January 1991 (aged 70); San Diego, California, US
Place of burial	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1941–1978
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-13485
Commands held	Develop. and Education Command; MCRD San Diego; 3rd Marine Division
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Kwajalein; Battle of Saipan; Battle of Tinian; Battle of Iwo Jima; Korean War Battle of Pusan Perimeter; Vietnam War Easter Offensive;
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star (2); Legion of Merit (3); Purple Heart (3); Navy Commendation Medal (2)
Relations	MG Joseph C. Fegan (father)

Joseph Charles Fegan Jr. (21 December 1920 – 2 January 1991) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A son of Major General Joseph C. Fegan, he received several citations for bravery during three wars and completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command.

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