James P. Berkeley

James Phillips Berkeley
Lieutenant General James P. Berkeley
Nickname(s)"Phil"
Born(1907-07-01)July 1, 1907
Portsmouth, Virginia, U.S.
DiedFebruary 13, 1995(1995-02-13) (aged 87)
Virginia Beach, Virginia, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1927–1965
RankLieutenant General
Service number0–4488
CommandsFleet Marine Force, Atlantic
Camp Lejeune
2nd Marine Division
Department of the Pacific
Battles / wars
AwardsNavy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
RelationsMajor 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]

  1. ^ "James P. Berkeley Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved October 29, 2017.
  2. ^ "Fortitudine 25, Part 1" (PDF). marines.mil. Militarytimes Websites. Retrieved October 29, 2017.