John R. Lanigan, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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Date of Birth: 16-Apr-1902
Place of Birth: Washington, D.C., District of Columbia, United States
Date of Death: 24-May-1974
Profession: military personnel
Zodiac Sign: Aries 
About John R. Lanigan
- John Ralph Lanigan (April 16, 1902 – May 24, 1974) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general.
- He is most noted as commanding officer of 25th Marine Regiment during Battle of Iwo Jima.
- Lanigan was a recipient of the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.
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