Charles G. Long

Charles Grant Long

Long in 1918
Born (1869-12-14)December 14, 1869
South Weymouth, Massachusetts
Died March 5, 1943(1943-03-05) (aged 73)
South Dartmouth, Massachusetts
Place of burial Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States United States of America
Service/branch  United States Marine Corps
Years of service 1891–1921
Rank Major General
Battles/wars Philippine–American War
Spanish–American War
Boxer rebellion
World War I
Awards Marine Corps Brevet Medal
Navy Cross

Major General Charles Grant Long (December 14, 1869 – March 5, 1943) was the second Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps. He was also a recipient of the Marine Corps Brevet Medal and Navy Cross.

Biography

Charles Long was born December 14, 1869, in South Weymouth, Massachusetts. He graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1891 and received a commission as a second lieutenant on July 1, 1891.

He retired from the Marine Corps in December 1921 after 30 years of service and died March 5, 1943 at South Dartmouth, Massachusetts.

Awards

Long's awards and decorations include:

Bronze star
Bronze star
1st Row Marine Corps Brevet Medal Navy Cross West Indies Naval Campaign Medal
2nd Row Spanish Campaign Medal Philippine Campaign Medal China Relief Expedition Medal Nicaraguan Campaign Medal (1912)
3rd Row Mexican Service Medal Haitian Campaign Medal Marine Corps Expeditionary Medal with two service stars World War I Victory Medal

References

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