James Phillips Berkeley | |
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Nickname(s) | "Phil" |
Born | Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S. | July 1, 1907
Died | February 13, 1995 Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S. | (aged 87)
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1927–1965 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0–4488 |
Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic Camp Lejeune 2nd Marine Division Department of the Pacific |
Battles / wars | |
Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit |
Relations | Major General Randolph C. Berkeley - (Father) Carrie Anna Phillips [1884-1907] - (Mother) |
James Phillips Berkeley (July 1, 1907 – February 13, 1995) was an officer of the United States Marine Corps who attained the rank of lieutenant general. He is most noted as Signal Officer of 5th Marine Division during the Battle of Iwo Jima and later as commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic. He was the son of Medal of Honor recipient, Major General Randolph C. Berkeley.[1][2]