Edwin A. Pollock
Edwin Allen Pollock | |
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General Edwin A. Pollock | |
| Nickname | "Al" |
| Born | March 21, 1899 Augusta, Georgia, U.S. |
| Died | November 5, 1982 (aged 83) |
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| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1918–1959 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | Fleet Marine Force, Pacific Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic 2nd Marine Division 1st Marine Division MCRD Parris Island |
| Conflicts | Dominican Campaign Nicaraguan Campaign World War II |
| Awards | Navy Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Edwin Allen Pollock (21 March 1899 – 5 November 1982) was a United States Marine Corps General and a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and Korea; he commanded both the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions and is the only man to have served as commanding general of both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Marine Force. He had been advanced to the rank of general upon retirement by reason of having been specially commended in combat.