Julian C. Smith
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| Julian Constable Smith | |
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| September 11, 1885 – November 5, 1975 (aged 90) | |
 Julian C. Smith, USMC |
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| Place of birth | Elkton, Maryland |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1909-1946 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held | 2nd Marine Division MCRD Parris Island |
| Battles/wars | Occupation of Veracruz, 1914|Occupation of Veracruz Occupation of Nicaragua World War II *Battle of Tarawa |
| Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) |
Julian Constable Smith (September 11, 1885 – November 5, 1975) was United States Marine Corps general who served for 37 years, including service in Nicaragua (Navy Cross and during World War II Battle of Tarawa (Distinguished Service Medal).
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[edit] Biography
He was born in Elkton, Maryland and graduated from the University of Delaware.
He also attended the Army Command and General Staff School.
During World War II, he commanded the 2nd Marine Division at the Battle of Tarawa.
From February 1946 until his retirement, he commanded the Parris Island training camp. He was placed on the retired list December 1, 1946.
After his death, he was buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
[edit] See also
[edit] References
- Official USMC biography
- Julian Constable Smith, Lieutenant General, United States Marine Corps. Arlington National Cemetery. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
[edit] External links
- Colonel Joseph H. Alexander, USMC (Ret) (1993). Major General Julian C. Smith, USMC. Across the Reef: The Marine Assault of Tarawa. Marines in World War II Commemorative Series, Marine Corps Historical Center, United States Marine Corps. Retrieved on 2007-05-03.
