Charles C. Krulak

General Charles C. Krulak served as the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1995 to June 30, 1999. He is the son of Lt. Gen. Victor H. "Brute" Krulak, USMC, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam.

Decorations and medals

General Krulak's decorations and medals included: the Defense Distinguished Service Medal; Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Bronze Star Medal with Valor device and two gold stars; Purple Heart with gold star; Meritorious Service Medal; Navy Commendation Medal; Combat Action Ribbon; Presidential Unit Citation with bronze star; National Defense Service Medal with one bronze star; Vietnam Service Medal with silver star and two bronze stars; Southwest Asia Service Medal with two bronze stars; Sea Service Deployment Ribbon; Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry; Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation (with Palm); Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation; the Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal; the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) and the Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait).

Related Topics:
Defense Distinguished Service Medal - Distinguished Service Medal - Silver Star - Bronze Star Medal - Valor device - Purple Heart - Meritorious Service Medal - Navy Commendation Medal - Combat Action Ribbon - Presidential Unit Citation - National Defense Service Medal - Vietnam Service Medal - Southwest Asia Service Medal - Sea Service Deployment Ribbon - Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry - Republic of Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation - Republic of Vietnam Civil Actions Unit Citation - Republic of Vietnam Campaign Medal - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia) - Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)

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