relieved Colonel John Groff, who was temporary commander of the Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego. For his service with Service Command, FMFPac, Long received his second Legion of Merit. He served in this capacity until the end of January 1946, when he took over the command of the Department of the Pacific, relieving Major General Julian C. Smith on February 1, 1946. His command administered Marine activities, barracks, and detachments on the West Coast, Hawaii, and outlying Pacific islands, Alaska, and Aleutian Islands. Long retired from active service on August 1, 1946. Long resided in Menlo Park, California during retirement. He died on August 19, 1983, at the age of 99 years. Decorations Here is the ribbon bar of Major General Earl C. Long: References 1883 births 1983 deaths People from Clayton, New Jersey University of California alumni United States Marine Corps generals American military personnel of the Banana Wars United States Marine Corps World War II generals United States Marine Corps Quartermaster Officers United States Marine Corps personnel of World War I Recipients of the Legion of Merit Burials at Arlington National Cemetery Military personnel from New Jersey