Alphonse DeCarre | |
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![]() DeCarre as brigadier general, USMC | |
Nickname(s) | “Frenchy” |
Born | Washington, D.C. | November 15, 1892
Died | May 3, 1977 Hightstown, New Jersey | (aged 84)
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Allegiance | ![]() |
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Years of service | 1913–1946 |
Rank | ![]() |
Service number | 0-230 |
Commands held | 2nd Marine Division History Division |
Battles/wars | Haitian Campaign |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Silver Star Purple Heart |
Alphonse DeCarre (November 15, 1892 – May 3, 1977) was a highly decorated Major General[1] in the United States Marine Corps. He was a recipient of the second highest decorations of the Army and Navy, the Distinguished Service Cross and the Navy Cross, both of which he earned during his service in World War I.[2]
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