Ormond R. Simpson
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Ormond Ralph Simpson (March 16, 1915 – November 21, 1998) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general, who held a number of important assignments throughout his career. He is most noted as commanding general of 1st Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as director of personnel and deputy chief of staff for manpower at Headquarters Marine Corps.[1][2][3]
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Ormond Ralph Simpson | |
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Born | (1915-03-16)March 16, 1915 Corpus Christi, Texas, US |
Died | November 21, 1998(1998-11-21) (aged 83) College Station, Texas, US |
Buried | College Station Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1936–1973 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-5422 |
Commands held | Director of Personnel Marine Supply Center, Albany 1st Marine Division MCRD Parris Island 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Secretary to the Commandant 1st Marine Regiment 6th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
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