Lemuel C. Shepherd Jr.
General
Lemuel Cornick Shepherd Jr. was a General in the United States Marine Corps, 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Navy Cross recipient, veteran of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. Wikipedia
Born: February 10, 1896, Norfolk, VA
Died: August 6, 1990 (age 94 years), San Diego, CA
Awards: Navy Cross, Silver Star, Bronze Star Medal, and more
Nickname(s): "Lem"
Service/branch: United States Marine Corps
Years of service: 1917–1959