Rathvon M. Tompkins, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American general
Date of Birth: 23-Aug-1912
Place of Birth: Boulder, Colorado, United States
Date of Death: 17-Sep-1999
Profession: military personnel
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Virgo 
About Rathvon M. Tompkins
- Rathvon McClure Tompkins (August 23, 1912 – September 17, 1999) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps major general.
- He saw combat in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and led Marine units during the Dominican Civil War.
- Tompkins is well known for his part as commander of the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam.During his 36 years of Marine Corps service, Tompkins was awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, for his actions during the Battle of Saipan and the Silver Star for actions during the Battle of Tarawa.
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