Richard C. Mangrum

Richard C. Mangrum
LtGen Richard C. Mangrum
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1965–1967)
Nickname(s)"Gray Eagle"
Born(1906-10-27)October 27, 1906
Seattle, Washington, US
DiedSeptember 28, 1985(1985-09-28) (aged 78)
Southern Pines, North Carolina, US
Place of burial
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1929–1967
Rank Lieutenant general
CommandsVMSB-232
MAG-93
MAG-45
MAG-12
MAG-31
1st MAW
2nd MAW
Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps (1965–1967)
Battles / warsWorld War II
*Guadalcanal Campaign
Korean War
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (2)
Distinguished Flying Cross
RelationsSon-in-law: Admiral Jonathan Howe, USN

Richard C. Mangrum (October 27, 1906 – September 28, 1985) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1965 to 1967. Mangrum was a Marine Corps aviator who was awarded the Navy Cross and the Distinguished Flying Cross for his actions during the Guadalcanal Campaign in World War II.

On October 1, 1965, Mangrum became the "Gray Eagle" of Naval Aviation, and is the first Marine Aviator to attain this distinction.