Lowell Edward English | |
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 MG Lowell E. English, USMC | |
| Born | July 8, 1915 Fairbury, Nebraska, US |
| Died | September 26, 2005 (aged 90) San Diego, California, US |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1938–1969 |
| Rank |  Major general |
| Service number | 0-5838 |
| Commands | MCRD San Diego The Basic School 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines |
| Battles / wars | World War II |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
| Other work | Director, San Diego Museum of Man[1] |
Lowell Edward English (July 8, 1915 – September 29, 2005) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps who served in World War II, Korea, and Vietnam. He is most noted for his service as assistant division commander of 3rd Marine Division during the Vietnam War and, later, as commander of Task Force Delta. He rose to the rank of major general and completed his career in 1969 as commanding general of Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego.[2]
- ^ "About the Museum – History". San Diego Museum of Man. Archived from the original on 2006-11-12. Retrieved 2006-11-25.
- ^ "Lowell E. English Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.