Victor H. Krulak

Victor H. Krulak
Nickname(s)"Brute"
Born(1913-01-07)January 7, 1913
Denver, Colorado, U.S.
DiedDecember 29, 2008(2008-12-29) (aged 95)
San Diego, California, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1934–1968
RankLieutenant general
Service number0-4990
Commands heldFleet Marine Force, Pacific
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
5th Marine Regiment
2nd Parachute Battalion
Battles/wars
AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (with "V")
Purple Heart
Air Medal
Spouse(s)Amy Chandler (1936–2004; her death; 3 children)[1]
RelationsGeneral Charles C. Krulak (son)
Other workNewspaper columnist[2]

Victor Harold Krulak (January 7, 1913 – December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines,[3] was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father of the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak.

  1. ^ "Krulak, Victor Harold | Encyclopedia.com". www.encyclopedia.com. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  2. ^ "Appendix D: Krulak Letter Re: Dealey Plaza Photos And Lansdale Identity, "Understanding Special Operations"". ratical.org. Archived from the original on November 7, 2021. Retrieved November 7, 2021.
  3. ^ "Prominent Marines". Marine Corps Legacy Museum. Archived from the original on July 10, 2006. Retrieved July 11, 2006.

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