Francis B. Loomis Jr.

Francis Butler Loomis Jr.
Loomis Jr. as brigadier general, USMC
Born	(1903-06-21)June 21, 1903 Washington, D.C., US
Died	December 31, 1989(1989-12-31) (aged 86) Oceanside, California, US
Buried	Ashes scattered at sea
Allegiance	United States of America
Service / branch	United States Marine Corps
Years of service	1926–1956
Rank	Major General
Service number	0-4134
Commands	Force Troops, FMFLANT S-4 of III Marine Amphibious Corps 15th Defense Battalion
Battles / wars	Haitian Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra Battle of Roi-Namur Recapture of Guam Battle of Peleliu Battle of Okinawa
Awards	Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal
Relations	Francis B. Loomis (father)

Francis Butler Loomis Jr. (June 21, 1903 – December 31, 1989) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps, who reached the rank of major general. He is most noted as executive officer of the 1st Defense Battalion during the Shelling of Johnston and Palmyra and later as Logistic Officer of III Marine Amphibious Corps during Battle of Okinawa. He was the son of United States Assistant Secretary of State, Francis B. Loomis.^[1]