John Nicholas McLaughlin | |
|---|---|
 LTG John N. McLaughlin, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Jack" |
| Born | September 21, 1918 Charleston, South Carolina, US |
| Died | August 8, 2002 (aged 83) Savannah, Georgia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1941–1977 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-8433 |
| Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Chief of Staff, HQMC MCRD San Diego 4th Marine Division |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal |
John Nicholas McLaughlin (September 21, 1918 – August 8, 2002) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. During his 33 years of active service, McLaughlin was a participant of wars in the Pacific, Korea and Vietnam. He was taken prisoner during the Korean War and spent almost three years in Chinese captivity. McLaughlin finished his career as commanding general of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.[1][2]
- ^ "John N. McLaughlin Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved November 18, 2017.
- ^ "Fortitudine 29 Part 4" (PDF). marines.mil. Marines Websites. Retrieved November 18, 2017.