Ormond Ralph Simpson | |
|---|---|
 LTG Ormond R. Simpson, USMC | |
| Born | 16 March 1915 Corpus Christi, Texas, US |
| Died | 21 November 1998 (aged 83) College Station, Texas, US |
| Buried | College Station Cemetery |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1936–1973 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-5422 |
| Commands | Director of Personnel Marine Supply Center, Albany 1st Marine Division MCRD Parris Island 2nd Marine Division 3rd Marine Expeditionary Brigade Secretary to the Commandant 1st Marine Regiment 6th Marine Regiment |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit (4) Bronze Star Medal Navy Commendation Medal |
Ormond Ralph Simpson (16 March 1915 – 21 November 1998) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general, who held a number of important assignments throughout his career. He is most noted as commanding general of 1st Marine Division during Vietnam War and later as director of personnel and deputy chief of staff for manpower at Headquarters Marine Corps.[1][2][3]
- ^ "Ormond R. Simpson Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 1 August 2013. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Who's Who in the Marine Corps History – LTG Ormond R. Simpson". usmcu.edu. United States Marine Corps University Websites. Archived from the original on 26 January 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.
- ^ "Marine Corps Oral History Collection" (PDF). USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original (PDF) on 31 January 2017. Retrieved 6 May 2018.