Kenneth McLennan

Kenneth McLennan
General Kenneth McLennan, USMC
Born(1925-05-31)May 31, 1925
Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
DiedSeptember 20, 2005(2005-09-20) (aged 80)
San Diego County, California, U.S.
Buried
cremated and his ashes were scattered at sea
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1943–1981
Rank General
CommandsAssistant Commandant of the Marine Corps
2nd Marine Division
Camp H. M. Smith
1st Battalion, 9th Marines
3rd Battalion, 5th Marines
Battles / warsKorean War
Vietnam War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit
Bronze Star
Other workMarine 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.