Charles C. Krulak

Charles C. Krulak
Nickname(s)Chuck
Born (1942-03-04) March 4, 1942 (age 82)
Quantico, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1963–1999
RankGeneral
CommandsCommandant of the Marine Corps
Marine Corps Combat Development Command
Marine Forces Pacific
2nd Force Service Support Group
3rd Battalion, 3rd Marines
Battles / warsVietnam War
Gulf War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Army Distinguished Service Medal
Air Force Distinguished Service Medal
Coast Guard Distinguished Service Medal
Silver Star
Bronze Star Medal (3)
Purple Heart (2)
RelationsLieutenant General Victor H. Krulak (father)

Charles Chandler Krulak (born March 4, 1942) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1995, to June 30, 1999. He is the son of Lieutenant General Victor H. "Brute" Krulak, who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He was the 13th President of Birmingham-Southern College after his stint as a non-executive director of English association football club Aston Villa.