William J. Whaling, Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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sport shooter
Date of Birth: 26-Feb-1894
Place of Birth: St. Cloud, Minnesota, United States
Date of Death: 01-Jan-0001
Profession: sport shooter
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Pisces 
About William J. Whaling
- William John Whaling (February 26, 1894 – November 20, 1989) was a highly decorated Major general in the United States Marine Corps and an expert in jungle warfare during the Pacific War.
- He also competed as a sport shooter in the 1924 Summer Olympics, where he finished in 12th place in the 25 m rapid fire pistol competition.He began his Marine Corps career as an Enlisted Man and received field commission during World War I.
- Whaling remained in the Marine Corps and commanded battalion at Guadalcanal and regiment at Cape Gloucester and Okinawa, where he earned the Navy Cross for gallantry in action.
- During the Korean War, he served as Assistant Division Commander, 1st Marine Division and later as Commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.
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