Matthew Henry Kingman | |
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Born | Humeston, Iowa, US | March 1, 1890
Died | November 16, 1946 Bethesda, Maryland, US | (aged 56)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1913–1940, 1942–1944 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0-520 |
Commands | MCB San Diego Camp Elliott 6th Machine Gun Battalion |
Battles / wars | World War I
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Awards | Silver Star (2) Purple Heart |
Matthew Henry Kingman (March 1, 1890 – November 16, 1946) was a decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted for his service as commanding officer of the 6th Machine Gun Battalion during World War I and as commanding general of training center at Camp Elliott, California, during World War II.