Richard C. Mangrum, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death

    

Richard C. Mangrum

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Marine aviator - Navy Cross recipient for the Battle of Guadalcanal

Date of Birth: 27-Oct-1906

Place of Birth: Seattle, Washington, United States

Date of Death: 28-Sep-1985

Profession: military officer

Nationality: United States

Zodiac Sign: Scorpio


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About Richard C. Mangrum

  • Richard C.
  • Mangrum (October 27, 1906 – September 28, 1985) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967.
  • Mangrum was a Marine Corps aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II. On October 1, 1965, Mangrum became the "Gray Eagle" of Naval Aviation, and is the first Marine Aviator to attain this distinction.

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