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.
Richard C. Mangrum | |
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LtGen Richard C. Mangrum Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1965–1967) | |
| Nickname(s) | "Gray Eagle" |
| Born | October 27, 1906 Seattle, Washington, US |
| Died | September 28, 1985 (aged 78) Southern Pines, North Carolina, US |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1929–1967 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | VMSB-232 MAG-93 MAG-45 MAG-12 MAG-31 1st MAW 2nd MAW Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1965–1967) |
| Battles/wars | World War II *Guadalcanal Campaign Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Distinguished Flying Cross |
| Relations | Son-in-law: Admiral Jonathan Howe, USN |
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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