Anthony Gale
Fourth Commadant of the Marine Corps / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Anthony Gale was the fourth Commandant of the United States Marine Corps and the only one ever fired. Fewer records survive concerning him than any other commandant.[1] He is the only commandant for whom the Marines neither know his burial location nor have a portrait or likeness.
For the Canadian sledge hockey player, see Anthony Gale (ice sledge hockey).
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Anthony Gale | |
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Born | Ireland |
Died | (1843-12-12)December 12, 1843 Stanford, Kentucky, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1798–1820 (Dismissed from Service) |
Rank | Lieutenant Colonel |
Commands held | Commandant of the Marine Corps |
Battles/wars | Quasi-War of 1798–1800 First Barbary War of 1801–1805 War of 1812 |
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