Gordon D. Gayle, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Retired United States Marine Corps brigadier general
Date of Birth: 13-Sep-1917
Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Date of Death: 21-Apr-2013
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Gordon D. Gayle
- Gordon Donald Gayle (September 13, 1917 – April 21, 2013) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general and historian.
- A veteran of World War II and Korea, he distinguished himself as commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines and received Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.He later served as chairman, Long Range Study Panel which was tasked with the developing of concepts for the Marine Corps operational, organizational, logistical and Research and Development needs for the 1985 period.
- The study was a catalyst in forming a coherent Marine Corps vision of its future.
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