Victor H. Krulak | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Brute" |
| Born | January 7, 1913 Denver, Colorado, U.S. |
| Died | December 29, 2008 (aged 95) San Diego, California, U.S. |
| Buried | Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1934–1968 |
| Rank | Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-4990 |
| Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 5th Marine Regiment 2nd Parachute Battalion |
| Battles / wars | |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star Medal (with "V") Purple Heart Air Medal |
| Spouse(s) | Amy Chandler (1936–2004; her death; 3 children)[1] |
| Relations | General Charles C. Krulak (son) |
| Other work | Newspaper columnist[2] |
Victor Harold Krulak (January 7, 1913 – December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines,[3] was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father of the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak.
- ^ "Krulak, Victor Harold | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Appendix D: Krulak Letter Re: Dealey Plaza Photos And Lansdale Identity, "Understanding Special Operations"". ratical.org. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
- ^ "Prominent Marines". Marine Corps Legacy Museum. Archived from the original on July 10, 2006. Retrieved July 11, 2006.