Matthew Cooper graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1958. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.
Sponsored by:
Matthew
T.
Cooper
Born:
Lexington
,
North Carolina
Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Matthew T. Cooper, 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.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Matthew T. Cooper, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Navy Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. His singularly distinctive accomplishments and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.
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Defense Distinguished Service Medal
Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Matthew T. Cooper, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Cooper reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.