William T. Fairbourn | |
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![]() MG William T. Fairbourn, USMC | |
Born | Sandy, Utah, United States | June 28, 1914
Died | February 21, 1987 Salt Lake City, Utah, United States | (aged 72)
Buried | |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1935โ1967 |
Rank | Major general |
Service number | 0-5109 |
Commands | 1st Marine Division Marine Corps Reserve 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade 11th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | World War II Cuban Missile Crisis |
Awards | Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (2) |
Other work | Nuclear arms race activist |
William Taro Fairbourn (June 28, 1914 โ February 21, 1987) was an American decorated officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general. He is most noted as commanding general of the 5th Marine Expeditionary Brigade during the Cuban Missile Crisis and later served as commanding general of 1st Marine Division. Fairbourn was later known as a Nuclear arms race activist.[1][2]