United States Marine Corps general
Major General Charles Grant Long (December 14, 1869 – March 5, 1943) was the third assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was also a recipient of the Marine Corps Brevet Medal and Navy Cross.
Biography
Charles Long was born December 14, 1869, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1891 and received a commission as a second lieutenant on July 1, 1891.
He retired from the Marine Corps in December 1921 after 30 years of service and died March 5, 1943, at South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.
Awards
Long's awards and decorations include:
See also
References
- ^ "Maj. Gen. Long Dead at 73 in S. Dartmouth". The Boston Daily Globe. March 6, 1943.
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