Battle of Saipan Carlos Hathcock – renowned Marine sniper with 93 confirmed kills during the Vietnam War Ira Hayes – Native American flag raiser on Iwo Jima during World War II Archibald Henderson – "Grand old man of the Marine Corps," longest-serving Commandant of the Marine Corps (1820–1859) Albert L. Ireland – received nine Purple Hearts, the most of any Marine Victor H. Krulak – developed new concepts in expeditionary warfare, such as use of Higgins landing craft and helicopters; father of Charles C. Krulak, 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps Robert Leckie – served with the 1st Marine Division during World War II; in later life an author of books including Helmet for My Pillow John A. Lejeune – 13th Commandant of the Marine Corps, Commanding General of the U.S. Army's 2nd Infantry Division, and author of the birthday message read aloud at every Marine Corps Birthday Ball ceremony James Mattis – American veteran and former government official who served as the 26th United States Secretary of Defense from January 2017 through December 2018 Chuck Mawhinney – Marine sniper with the most confirmed kills, all occurring during the Vietnam War Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller – received five Navy Crosses and the Army Distinguished Service Cross John Ripley – highly decorated Marine, only living person (at the time) to be memorialized in the Naval Academy's museum, first Marine inducted into the Ranger hall of fame Lawson H. M. Sanderson – aviation pioneer, father of dive bombing technique Eugene Sledge – author of the 1981 memoir With the Old Breed: At Peleliu and Okinawa, which chronicled his combat experiences during World War II George O. Van Orden – brigadier general and "Father of Marine Snipers" Donald M. Weller – major general and pioneer of Naval gunfire support William J. Whaling – major general and highly decorated Marine, created the basics for Marine Scout and sniper Company and for Marine Recon Dion Williams – patron of naval and amphibious reconnaissance, hoisted the first American flag raised over Spanish soil in the Spanish–American War See also List of United States Marine Corps astronauts List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals List of Medal of Honor recipients List of 1st Marine Aircraft Wing Commanders List of 1st Marine Division Commanders List of 2nd Marine Division Commanders List of 3rd Marine Division Commanders References Sources External links USMC History Division Who's Who Famous United