George B. Crist
George B. Crist | |
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General George B. Crist, USMC in 1985 | |
| Born | January 23, 1931 Hartford, Connecticut, U.S. |
| Died | July 26, 2024 (aged 93) Beaufort, South Carolina, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1952–1988 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands | 2nd Battalion, 6th Marines CENTCOM |
| Conflicts | Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal (2) Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Bronze Star with Combat V device |
| Other work | CBS military analyst |
George Brainard Crist (January 23, 1931 – July 26, 2024) was a four-star general of the United States Marine Corps and was the first Marine to be designated as a Unified Commander, serving as Commander in Chief of the United States Central Command from 1985 to 1988. He was the first Marine to head one of the combatant commands.