James J. Keating

James Joseph Keating
James J. Keating as colonel, USMC
Born	(1895-04-20)April 20, 1895 Castroville, California, US
Died	December 18, 1978(1978-12-18) (aged 83) Bethesda, Maryland, US
Place of Burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1917–1919, 1940–1955
Rank	Brigadier general
Commands held	Administrative Division, HQMC Intelligence Section, HQMC 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines
Battles/wars	World War I World War II Battle of Guadalcanal Battle of Edson's Ridge Bougainville Campaign Battle of Cape Gloucester Recapture of Guam
Awards	Bronze Star Medal (2) Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

James Joseph Keating (April 20, 1895 – December 18, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps officer with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted as commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines during the Battle of Guadalcanal and later as officer in charge of the Intelligence Section, Headquarters Marine Corps.