Henry “Pete” Osman enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 1967 and was commissioned upon graduation from Old Dominion College in 1969. He retired in 2006 as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Henry “Pete” Osman enlisted in the Marine Corps in March 1967 and was commissioned upon graduation from Old Dominion College in 1969. He retired in 2006 as a United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General.



Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Henry P. Osman, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Osman reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Henry P. Osman, 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.