Kenneth J. Houghton

Kenneth John Houghton
Born	October 17, 1920 San Francisco, California, U.S.
Died	March 27, 2006(2006-03-27) (aged 85) La Jolla, California, U.S.
Buried	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery San Diego, California
Allegiance	United States
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942–1977
Rank	Major General
Commands	5th Marine Regiment 1st Marine Division 3rd Marine Division Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Battles / wars	World War II Battle of Tarawa Battle of Saipan Korean War Battle of Pusan Perimeter Battle of Inchon Vietnam War Operation Union Operation Union II
Awards	Navy Cross Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (2) Purple Heart (3)

Kenneth John Houghton (October 17, 1920 – March 27, 2006) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general.