Martin Berndt was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from West Chester University in 1969. He retired at a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Martin Berndt was commissioned in the U.S. Marine Corps after graduating from West Chester University in 1969. He retired at a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.




(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant General Martin R. Berndt, 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.

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

Under the provisions of Department of Defense 1348.33-M, the Secretary of Defense has awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Defense Superior Service Medal to Lieutenant General Martin R. Berndt, United States Marine Corps, for exceptionally superior service to the Department of Defense. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Berndt reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.