Francis Vaught enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in 1942 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1944 after completing the Reserve Officers’ Course, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Virginia. While in service, he graduated from George Washington University in 1953. He retired as a United States Marine Corps Major General.
Sponsored by:
Francis
W.
Vaught
September 11, 1921
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Born:
Perdue Hill
,
Alabama
Home:
Uriah
,
Alabama
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Francis W. Vaught, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Francis W. Vaught, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.