Lowell E. English

Lowell Edward English
Lowell Edward English
	MG Lowell E. English, USMC
Born	July 8, 1915; Fairbury, Nebraska, US
Died	September 26, 2005 (aged 90); San Diego, California, US
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1938–1969
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-5838
Commands held	MCRD San Diego; The Basic School; 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines
Battles/wars	World War II Bougainville Campaign; Recapture of Guam; Battle of Iwo Jima; Korean War Jamestown Line; Vietnam War Operation Texas; Operation Hastings; Operation Prairie;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (2); Bronze Star (2); Purple Heart
Other work	Director, San Diego Museum of Man

Lowell Edward English (July 8, 1915 – September 29, 2005) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. He is most noted for his service as assistant division commander, 3rd Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as commanding general, Task Force Delta. He completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego in 1969.

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