Carl A. Youngdale

Carl Albert Youngdale
MG Carl A. Youngdale, USMC
Born	(1912-06-23)June 23, 1912 Gowrie, Iowa, US
Died	March 8, 1993(1993-03-08) (aged 80) Virginia Beach, Virginia, US
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1936–1972
Rank	Major general
Service number	0-5454
Commands held	Camp Lejeune 1st Marine Division 1st Marine Brigade 11th Marine Regiment 10th Marine Regiment
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Kwajalein Battle of Saipan Battle of Tinian Battle of Iwo Jima Korean War Battle of Inchon Second Battle of Seoul Battle of Chosin Reservoir Battles of Wonju Vietnam War Operation Mameluke Thrust Operation Allen Brook Tet Offensive Operation Maui Peak Operation Meade River Operation Taylor Common
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (6) Army Commendation Medal

Carl Albert Youngdale (June 23, 1912 – March 8, 1993) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. As an artillery officer, he took part in the three major conflicts of the 20th century and completed his 36 years career as commanding general of Camp Lejeune.^[1]