Frederick Joseph Karch | |
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| Born | August 9, 1917 Carmi, Illinois |
| Died | May 23, 2009 (aged 91) |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1940–1967 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Army Commendation Medal American Defense Service Medal American Campaign Medal National Defense Service Medal |
Brigadier General Frederick Joseph Karch (August 9, 1917 – May 23, 2009) was United States Marine Corps officer who served during World War II and the Vietnam War, particularly notable in the latter for leading the Marine Corps onto Nam O Beach at the beginning of large-scale US involvement in Vietnam.