Marion Eugene Carl

Marion E. Carl
Major General Marion E. Carl in August 1967
Born(1915-11-01)November 1, 1915
DiedJune 28, 1998(1998-06-28) (aged 82)
Buried
AllegianceUnited States of America
Branch United States Army Reserve
United States Marine Corps
Service years1938–1973
Rank Major General
CommandsVMF-223
VMF-122
Director of Marine Corps Aviation
2nd Marine Aircraft Wing
Inspector General of the Marine Corps
ConflictsWorld War II Vietnam War
AwardsNavy Cross (2)
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross (5)
Air Medal (14)
Spouse
Edna Kirvin
(m. 1943)
Children2

Major General Marion Eugene Carl (November 1, 1915 – June 28, 1998) was an American military officer, World War II fighter ace, record-setting test pilot, and naval aviator. He was the United States Marine Corps' first ace in World War II.