Beaufort, South Carolina, in 1990 after they restored an old house in the Historic District He has earned a BA, cum laude, from Villanova University, an MS in Political Science from Auburn University, and was awarded an honorary Doctor of Military Science by Villanova University. His military decorations include two awards of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal, the Defense Superior Service Medal, the Legion of Merit, the Bronze Star Medal, two individual awards of the Air Medal, and the Joint Service Commendation Medal. Foreign decorations include the Egyptian Meritorious Badge of Honor of the First Degree, the Vietnamese Cross of Gallantry with silver and bronze stars, and the Vietnamese Honor Medal. General Crist is married to Barbara Clay and they have two sons, William and David. Awards and decorations His military decorations include: See also List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals Notes References External links 1931 births Living people United States Marine Corps personnel of the Korean War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War Auburn University alumni Recipients of the Legion of Merit Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) United States Marine Corps generals Villanova University alumni Recipients of the Air Medal Recipients of the Defense Superior Service Medal Recipients of the Defense Distinguished Service Medal Military personnel from Hartford, Connecticut