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John H. Griebel

John Houghton Griebel
John H. Griebel as Colonel, USMC
Born(1901-06-28)June 28, 1901
Hartford, Connecticut
DiedMarch 10, 1969(1969-03-10) (aged 67)
Harrison, New York
Allegiance United States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1926–1956
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-4132
Commands2nd Service Group
5th Marine Regiment
8th Marine Regiment
6th Defense Battalion
1st Defense Battalion
Battles / warsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal

John Houghton Griebel (June 28, 1901 - March 10, 1969) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier general. A veteran of Nicaraguan Campaign and Yangtze Patrol, he later distinguished himself as commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa.[1]

  1. ^ "John H. Griebel Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-03-24.

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