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Verne
J.
McCaul
August 18, 1903

–

March 2, 1968

Born:

Ayr

, 

North Dakota

Home:

Ayr

, 

North Dakota

Verne McCaul was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1925 after graduating from the North Dakota Agricultural College. From December 1, 1957 to January 1, 1960, he served as the 7th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Regiment:

    Marine Aircraft Group 22

    Action Date:

    June 5 – 30, 1942
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Verne J. McCaul (MCSN: 0-3987), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive and Operations Officer of Marine Aircraft Group TWENTY-TWO in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 5 to 30 June 1942.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel

    Action Date:

    February 28 – July 1, 1945
    Heroes U.S. Marine Corps, 1861 – 1955: Jane Blakeney

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Verne J. McCaul (MCSN: 0-3987), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Deputy Commander, Marine Aircraft Groups Zamboanga, Commander, Support Aircraft, and Commander, Marine Aircraft Group TWELVE in the Pacific Theater of Operations during the period from 28 February through 1 July 1945.