George B. Crist | |
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Born | Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. | January 23, 1931
Died | July 26, 2024 Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. | (aged 93)
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1952–1988 |
Rank | General |
Commands | 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines CENTCOM |
Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star with Combat V device |
Other work | CBS military analyst |
George Brainard Crist[1] (January 23, 1931 – July 26, 2024) was a four-star general of the United States Marine Corps and was the first Marine to be designated as a Unified Commander, serving as Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command from 1985 to 1988.