George B. Crist

George B. Crist
General George B. Crist, USMC in 1985
Born(1931-01-23)January 23, 1931
Hartford, Connecticut, U.S.
DiedJuly 26, 2024(2024-07-26) (aged 93)
Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1952–1988
Rank General
Commands2nd Battalion, 6th Marines
CENTCOM
Battles / warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDefense Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Defense Superior Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star with Combat V device
Other workCBS 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.

  1. ^ Register of Commissioned and Warrant Officers of the United States Navy and Marine Corps and Reserve Officers on Active Duty. Bureau of Naval Personnel. January 1, 1965. p. 856.