John H. Russell Jr.
John H. Russell Jr. | |
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16th Commandant of the Marine Corps (1934–1936) | |
| Birth name | John Henry Russell Jr. |
| Born | November 14, 1872 Mare Island, California, U.S. |
| Died | March 6, 1947 (aged 74) Coronado, California, U.S. |
| Place of burial | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | Marine Corps |
| Service years | 1892–1894 (U.S. Navy) 1894–1936 (U.S. Marine Corps) |
| Rank | Major general |
| Conflicts | Spanish–American War Banana Wars |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal |
| Spouse | Mabel Cecile Hornby Howard |
| Other work | Military journalist |
John Henry Russell Jr. (November 14, 1872 – March 6, 1947) was a major general and 16th Commandant of the Marine Corps.
His only child was Brooke Astor, a noted philanthropist, who lived to be 105.