George R. Christmas | |
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 Lt. Gen. George R. Christmas | |
| Nickname(s) | Ron |
| Born | March 11, 1940 Philadelphia, Pennsylvania |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1962–1996 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | I Marine Expeditionary Force 3rd Force Service Support Group 9th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 3rd Marine Regiment 1st Recruit Training Battalion, MCRD Parris Island |
| Battles / wars | Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Defense Distinguished Service Medal Navy Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Purple Heart Cross of Gallantry (South Vietnam) |
| Relations | David E. Lownds (father-in-law) |
| Other work | Stone Energy Corporation, Director Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, President/CEO (1996–2011) |
George Ronald Christmas (born March 11, 1940)[1] is a retired United States Marine Corps lieutenant general. Christmas was awarded the Navy Cross and Purple Heart for valor in 1968, during the Vietnam War. He served on active duty in the Marine Corps for 34 years, retiring in 1996.[2] After retirement, he served as the President and CEO of the Marine Corps Heritage Foundation for 15 years.[3]