Thomas E. Watson
United States Marine Corps general
Died when: 74 years 47 days (889 months)Star Sign: Capricorn
Thomas Eugene Watson (January 18, 1892 – March 6, 1966) was a United States Marine Corps General who served in the Marine Corps from 1912 to 1950.
His last command (January 1, 1948 – July 1, 1950) was as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.Previously, he had commanded the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and was commanding officer of the famed Second Division in the battle for Saipan and Tinian during World War II.
For outstanding services in this capacity, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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