James J. Keating

James Joseph Keating
James Joseph Keating
	James J. Keating as colonel, USMC
Born	April 20, 1895; Castroville, California, US
Died	December 18, 1978 (aged 83); Bethesda, Maryland, US
Place of Burial	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1917–1919, 1940–1955
Rank	Brigadier general
Commands	Administrative Division, HQMC; Intelligence Section, HQMC; 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines
Conflicts	World War I; World War II Battle of Guadalcanal; Battle of Edson's Ridge; Bougainville Campaign; Battle of Cape Gloucester; Recapture of Guam;
Awards	Bronze Star Medal (2); Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal

James Joseph Keating (April 20, 1895 – December 18, 1978) was a United States Marine Corps officer with the rank of brigadier general, who is most noted as commanding officer of the 3rd Battalion, 11th Marines during the Battle of Guadalcanal and later as officer in charge of the Intelligence Section, Headquarters Marine Corps.