Gene Austin Deegan[citation needed] (born August 3, 1936) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958.[2] He served as commanding general of the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.[3]
Gene A. Deegan | |
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| Born | August 3, 1936 Lewisville, Minnesota, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1958–1991[1] |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands | Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
References
edit- ^ Larson, Mike (September 2008). Heroes: A Year in Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry Division. ISBN 9780595525218.
- ^ "Gene Deegan - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
- ^ "Navy Officer in Fraternization Case Cleared of All Charges". Los Angeles Times. 26 May 1988. Retrieved 9 January 2020.