Battle of Backbone Mountain

Charles Harold Hayes (September 18, 1906 – April 3, 1995) was the 8th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps.

Biography

McDougal was born September 18, 1906, in San Marcial, New Mexico. After joining the Marine Corps, he participated in World War II. By the time he retired, he had achieved the rank of lieutenant general.

He died April 3, 1995, and was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.

Awards and decorations

 
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit w/ 1 star & valor device Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor device
Navy Presidential Unit Citation Navy Unit Commendation Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1933) American Defense Service Medal w/ Base clasp
American Campaign Medal Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal w/ 7 service stars World War II Victory Medal National Defense Service Medal
Korean Service Medal w/ 3 service stars Korean Presidential Unit Citation Philippine Liberation Medal w/ 2 service stars United Nations Korea Medal

See also

Military offices
Preceded by Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
April 1, 1963 — June 30, 1965
Succeeded by
Preceded by Commanding General of the 1st Marine Aircraft Wing
December 1957 — April 1959
Succeeded by

References

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