Geoffrey Higginbotham was on active duty in the Marine Corps for 33 years. He served in Vietnam, Desert Storm, and has commanded at every level. He was on the staff of the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff during his last assignment, retiring as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.
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Awards Received
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Defense Superior Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Geoffrey B. Higginbotham, 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 Superior Service Medal
Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded the Defense Superior Service Medal to Major General Geoffrey B. Higginbotham, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Major General Higginbotham reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Geoffrey B. Higginbotham, 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.