Archie E. O'Neil

Archie Edward O'Neil
O'Neil as Colonel, USMC
Born(1905-08-22)August 22, 1905
Williamson, West Virginia, US
DiedJanuary 16, 1986(1986-01-16) (aged 80)
Columbia, South Carolina, US
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1927–1957
RankBrigadier general
Commands9th Defense Battalion
ConflictsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsBronze Star Medal (2)
Navy Commendation Medal

Archie Edward O'Neil (August 22, 1905 – January 16, 1986) was an officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier general. He is most noted for his service as Commanding officer, 9th Defense Battalion during the Recapture of Guam in July 1944.

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