Kenneth McLennan
Kenneth McLennan | |
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General Kenneth McLennan, USMC | |
| Born | May 31, 1925 Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada |
| Died | September 20, 2005 (aged 80) San Diego County, California, U.S. |
| Buried | cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1981 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps 2nd Marine Division Camp H. M. Smith 1st Battalion, 9th Marines 3rd Battalion, 5th Marines |
| Battles / wars | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star |
| Other work | Marine Corps Association, President |
Kenneth McLennan (May 31, 1925 – September 20, 2005) was a decorated U.S. Marine General. He is most noted for his service as the Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps from 1979 to 1981. In recognition of his distinguished service as Assistant Commandant and Chief of Staff, he was presented the Distinguished Service Medal by the Commandant of the Marine Corps upon his retirement on July 1, 1981.