Odell Maurice Conoley | |
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Nickname(s) | "Tex" or "Dog Eye" (at university) |
Born | Amarillo, Texas, US | November 9, 1913
Died | September 1, 1993 San Diego, California, US | (aged 79)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1935–1964 |
Rank | Brigadier general |
Service number | 0–5183 |
Commands | 2nd Marine Division 7th Marine Regiment 2nd Battalion, 7th Marines |
Battles/wars | Yangtze Patrol World War II |
Awards | Navy 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]
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