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David Berger entered military service after graduating from Tulane University in 1982. In 2019 he was appointed the 38th Commandant of the United States Marine Corps.

Awards Received

  • Defense Superior Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

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

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    Regimental Combat Team 8

    Division:

    II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward)

    Action Date:

    War on Terrorism

    Personnel Awards Section (MMMA-2), Headquarters, U.S. Marine Corps

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel David H. Berger, 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 with Regimental Combat Team 8, II Marine Expeditionary Force (Forward), in the Global War on Terrorism. [Colonel Berger is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.]