Frederick J. Karch

Frederick Joseph Karch
Born(1917-08-09)August 9, 1917
Carmi, Illinois, U.S.
DiedMay 23, 2009(2009-05-23) (aged 91)
Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Buried
Arlington National Cemetery
AllegianceUnited States of America
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Service years1940–1967
Rank Brigadier general
ConflictsWorld War II
Vietnam War
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star
Army Commendation Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
National Defense Service Medal

Frederick Joseph Karch (August 9, 1917 – May 23, 2009) was a United States Marine Corps officer who served during World War II and the Vietnam War, particularly notable in the latter for leading the Marine Corps onto Nam O Beach at the beginning of large-scale US involvement in Vietnam.

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