Samuel Jaskilka

Samuel Jaskilka
General Jaskilka in 1976
Born	(1919-12-15)December 15, 1919 Ansonia, Connecticut
Died	January 15, 2012(2012-01-15) (aged 92) Arlington County, Virginia
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1942–1978
Rank	General
Commands held	2nd Marine Division
Battles/wars	World War II Battle of Tarawa Korean War Battle of Inchon Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star

Samuel Jaskilka (December 15, 1919 – January 15, 2012) was a U.S. Marine four-star general whose last assignment was Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1975–1978). General Jaskilka was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, having led the landing at Inchon as a company commander with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1978 after 36 years of service.