Samuel Jaskilka
Samuel Jaskilka | |
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General Jaskilka in 1976 | |
| Born | December 15, 1919 Ansonia, Connecticut |
| Died | January 15, 2012 (aged 92) Arlington County, Virginia |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1978 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 2nd Marine Division |
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Samuel Jaskilka (December 15, 1919 – January 15, 2012) was a U.S. Marine four-star general whose last assignment was Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1975–1978). General Jaskilka was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, having led the landing at Inchon as a company commander with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines. He retired from the Marine Corps in 1978 after 36 years of service.