Vernon E. Megee, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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American Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 05-Jun-1900
Place of Birth: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States
Date of Death: 14-Jan-1992
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Gemini 
About Vernon E. Megee
- General Vernon Edgar Megee (June 5, 1900 – January 14, 1992) was a United States Marine Corps general.
- He is recognized as a pioneer in the development of close air support for ground combat operations.
- He served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1956 to 1957; with his final billet from 1957 to 1959 as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
- When he retired from the Marine Corps, after 40 years of active duty service, he received a promotion to 4-star rank.
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