Thomas E. Watson
Military Person
1892 – 1966
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Who was Thomas E. Watson?
Lieutenant General Thomas Eugene Watson was a United States Marine Corps General who served in the Marine Corps from 1912–1950. His last command was as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Previously, he had commanded the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and was Commanding Officer of the famed Second Division in the battle for Saipan and Tinian during World War II. For outstanding services in this capacity, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Distinguished Service Medal.
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- Born
- Jan 18, 1892
Oskaloosa - Also known as
- Thomas Eugene Watson
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Education
- William Penn University
- Lived in
- Iowa
- Died
- Mar 6, 1966
Panama Canal Zone
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on July 23, 2013
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