George J. O'Shea

Not to be confused with Massachusetts politician George J. O'Shea Jr..
George Joseph O'Shea
BG George J. O'Shea, USMC
Born(1899-03-24)March 24, 1899
Brooklyn, New York, U.S.
DiedAugust 17, 1983(1983-08-17) (aged 84)
Fort Lauderdale, Florida, U.S.
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1922–1952
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-3805
Commands1st Marine Corps Reserve District
ConflictsHaitian Campaign
Nicaraguan Campaign

World War II

AwardsNavy Cross
Navy Commendation Medal

George Joseph O'Shea (March 24, 1899 – August 17, 1983) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He was decorated with the Navy Cross, the United States military's second-highest decoration awarded for valor in combat, during Battle of Sapotillal in October 1927. O'Shea served in the Pacific theater during World War II and retired in 1952 as director of the 1st Marine Corps Reserve District in Boston.

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