Edward Hanlon Jr. (born 1944) is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as the U.S. Military Representative to the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Military Committee and as Commanding General of the Marine Corps Combat Development Command.[1]
Edward Hanlon Jr. | |
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| Born | 1944 (age 79–80) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1967–2007 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Commands held | 10th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit |
His awards include the Defense Superior Service Medal with oak leaf, Legion of Merit with two gold stars, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal with Combat "V" and gold star, and the Combat Action Ribbon.[2]
References edit
- ^ "NATO Who's who?: MilRep United States". nato.int. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
- ^ "Valor awards for Edward Hanlon , Jr". militarytimes.com. Retrieved 14 June 2015.
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