Richard C. Mangrum
Military Person
1906 – 1985
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Who was Richard C. Mangrum?
Richard C. Mangrum was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967. Mangrum was a Marine Corps aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II.
On October 1, 1965, Mangrum became the "Gray Eagle" of Naval Aviation, and is the first Marine Aviator to attain this distinction.
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- Born
- Oct 27, 1906
Seattle - Also known as
- Richard Mangrum
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- University of Washington
- Died
- Sep 28, 1985
Southern Pines - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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