inspector general for the United States Agency for International Development. Beckington died in Alexandria, Virginia, in October 2007. References General Specific 1920 births 2007 deaths United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II Columbus School of Law alumni Military personnel from Illinois People from Rockford, Illinois Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Legion of Merit The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina alumni United States Marine Corps generals United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War