Joseph Charles Fegan Jr. | |
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Born | Los Angeles, California, US | 21 December 1920
Died | 2 January 1991 San Diego, California, US | (aged 70)
Place of burial | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1941–1978 |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Service number | 0-13485 |
Commands | Develop. and Education Command MCRD San Diego 3rd Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit (3) Purple Heart (3) Navy Commendation Medal (2) |
Relations | MG Joseph C. Fegan (father) |
Joseph Charles Fegan Jr. (21 December 1920 – 2 January 1991) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. A son of Major General Joseph C. Fegan, he received several citations for bravery during three wars and completed his career as commanding general, Marine Corps Development and Education Command.[1]