John H. Griebel

John Houghton Griebel
John H. Griebel as Colonel, USMC
Born(1901-06-28)June 28, 1901
DiedMarch 10, 1969(1969-03-10) (aged 67)
Allegiance United States of America
Branch United States Marine Corps
Service years1926–1956
Rank Brigadier general
Service number0-4132
Commands2nd Service Group
5th Marine Regiment
8th Marine Regiment
6th Defense Battalion
1st Defense Battalion
ConflictsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II
AwardsLegion of Merit
Bronze Star Medal
Army Commendation Medal

John Houghton Griebel (June 28, 1901 - March 10, 1969) was a decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier general. A veteran of Nicaraguan Campaign and Yangtze Patrol, he later distinguished himself as commanding officer, 5th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Okinawa.