James Donald Hittle | |
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 BG James D. Hittle, USMC | |
| Nickname(s) | "Don" |
| Born | June 10, 1915 Bear Lake, Michigan |
| Died | June 15, 2002 (aged 87) Arlington, Virginia |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance |  United States of America |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1937–1960 |
| Rank |  Brigadier general |
| Service number | 0-5627 |
| Commands | Legislative assistant to CMC G-4, 3rd Marine Division 2d Battalion, 7th Marines |
| Battles/wars | World War II Chinese Civil War |
| Awards | Legion of Merit Purple Heart |
| Other work | Government official |
James Donald Hittle (June 10, 1915 – June 15, 2002) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as legislative assistant to the commandant of the Marine Corps, between June 1952 and January 1960. Following his retirement from the Marine Corps, Hittle served as United States Assistant Secretary of the Navy (Manpower and Reserve Affairs) from March 1969 until March 1971.[1]
Hittle was also a member of so-called "Chowder Society", a special Marine Corps Board, which was tasked to conduct research and prepare material relative to postwar legislation concerning the role of the Marine Corps in national defense.[2][3]
- ^ "James D. Hittle Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on 2013-08-01. Retrieved 2018-10-07.
- ^ Millett, Allan R. (1993). In Many a Strife. Annapolis, Maryland: Naval Institute Press. p. 192. ISBN 0-87021-034-3. Retrieved August 11, 2018.
- ^ "Brigadier general James D. Hittle – Arlington National Cemetery". Arlington National Cemetery Websites. Retrieved 2018-10-07.