Marine Officer Instructor [MOI] Tulane NROTC 1957-1960
27th Commandant of Marine Corps 1979-1983
Honorary Doctorate Tulane University
Commanding Officer 9th Marine Regiment in RVN, Deputy G-3 III MAF 1968-1969
Famous for Operation Dewey Canyon
Also served in WWII, Korean War.
Awards include: Navy Cross; Army Distinguished Service Cross;
Silver Star, Bronze Star/”V”; Combat Action Ribbon, Navy Presidential Unit Citation;
Vietnam Service Medal; National Order of Vietnam; RVN Gallantry Cross; RVN Meritorious
Unit Citation, RVN Campaign Medal
