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Matthew
P.
Caulfield

Born:

New York

, 

New York

Matthew Caulfield entered military service after graduating from Fordham University in 1958. He retired as a U.S. Marine Corps Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Matthew P. Caulfield, 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 as Operations Officer and Executive Officer, Third Battalion, Twenty-Sixth Marines, in the Republic of Vietnam in 1967 and 1968. (Major Caulfield is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Matthew P. Caulfield, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    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 Major General Matthew P. Caulfield, 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 Major General Caulfield reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Matthew P. Caulfield, United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Second Gold Star in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States.