Frank E. Garretson

Frank Edmund Garretson
Garretson as Brigadier general, USMC in February 1966
Nickname(s)"Daisy"
Born(1918-02-27)February 27, 1918
Salem, Iowa, US
DiedJanuary 23, 2006(2006-01-23) (aged 87)
San Diego, California, US
Place of Burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1940–1970
RankBrigadier general
Service number0-7639
CommandsCamp Butler
Director of Information
9th Marine Regiment
2nd Battalion, 24th Marines
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal
Purple Heart (2)
RelationsHerman Garretson (father)

Frank Edmund Garretson (February 27, 1918 – January 23, 2006) was an American military officer who served in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. A veteran of World War II, he distinguished himself as commanding officer of Company F, 2nd Battalion, 24th Marines, 4th Marine Division during the attack on Namur Island, Kwajalein Atoll, on February 1–2, 1944 and received the Navy Cross, the United States' second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat.[1]

Garretson remained in the Marines and participated in battles in the Korean War and Vietnam War. He served as commander of Task Force Hotel, which was assigned the task of maintaining the defense of Khe Sanh Combat Base and the surrounding outposts in 1968–1969. Garretson retired as deputy commander, Camp Pendleton in June 1970.[2]

  1. ^ "Frank E. Garretson Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
  2. ^ "Obituary Frank Edmund Garretson – The Seattle Times". Legacy.com Websites. Retrieved 2018-10-07.