Odell M. Conoley

Odell Maurice Conoley
BG Odell M. Conoley, USMC
Nickname(s)"Tex" or "Dog Eye" (at university)
Born(1913-11-09)November 9, 1913
Amarillo, Texas, US
DiedSeptember 1, 1993(1993-09-01) (aged 79)
San Diego, California, US
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service/branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1935–1964
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0–5183
Commands2nd Marine Division
7th Marine Regiment
2nd Battalion, 7th Marines
Battles/warsYangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit
Army Commendation Medal

Odell Maurice Conoley (November 9, 1913 – September 1, 1993) was a highly decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted for his service with 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines during World War II. He completed his career as deputy director for Operations, Plans, Policies and Operations Division, staff of the commander in chief, United States European Command, in Paris, France.[1][2]

  1. ^ Cite error: The named reference Fortitudine 23, Part 2 was invoked but never defined (see the help page).
  2. ^ "Odell M. Conoley Papers – USMC Military History Division". USMC Military History Division. Archived from the original on August 1, 2013. Retrieved May 8, 2018.