Matthew McKeon | |
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| Born | October 26, 1924 |
| Died | November 11, 2003 (aged 79) West Boylston, Massachusetts, US |
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| Allegiance | United States |
| Service | United States Marine Corps United States Navy |
| Years of service | 1942–1948 (Navy) 1948–1959 (Marine Corps) |
| Unit | 3rd Recruit Training Battalion |
| Battles / wars | World War II Korean War |
Matthew McKeon (October 26, 1924 – November 11, 2003) was a U.S. Marine.[1] As a staff sergeant, he gained notoriety when the Ribbon Creek incident on April 8, 1956, led to the drowning of six recruits. McKeon was found guilty of negligent homicide and drinking on duty. He finished his career as a corporal.