Kenneth McLennan enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in January 1943 after graduating from high school, and was commissioned in 1945. He graduated from the University of San Francisco in 1948 and was promoted to first lieutenant. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps General in 1981 after serving as the 18th Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from July 1, 1979 to July 30, 1981.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Kenneth McLennan, 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 in the Republic of Vietnam.
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Navy Distinguished Service Medal
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July 1, 1979 – July 1, 1981
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Kenneth McLennan, 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 as Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps and Chief of Staff from 1 July 1979 to 1 July 1981. 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.