Lemuel Cornick Shepherd Jr. (February 10, 1896 – August 6, 1990) was a four-star general of the United States Marine Corps. A veteran of World War I, World War II, and the Korean War, he was the 20th Commandant of the Marine Corps. As Commandant, he secured a place on the Joint Chiefs of Staff, gaining parity for the Marine Corps with the other military services.
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10 February 1896 Norfolk, Virginia, United States
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Died |
6 August 1990 (aged 94) La Jolla, California, United States
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Zodiac | Aquarius |
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