John H. Russell Jr.

John H. Russell Jr.
16th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1934-1936)
Birth nameJohn Henry Russell Jr.
Born(1872-11-14)November 14, 1872
Mare Island, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 6, 1947(1947-03-06) (aged 74)
Coronado, California, U.S.
Place of burial
Allegiance United States
Service/branch Marine Corps
Years of service1892–1894 (U.S. Navy)
1894–1936 (U.S. Marine Corps)
Rank Major General
Battles/warsSpanish–American War
Banana Wars
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Spouse(s)Mabel Cecile Hornby Howard
Other workMilitary journalist

John Henry Russell Jr. (November 14, 1872 – March 6, 1947) was a major general and 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps.

His only child was Brooke Astor, a noted philanthropist, who lived to be 105.


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