Thomas E. Watson (USMC)

Thomas Eugene Watson
Thomas Eugene Watson
	LtGen Thomas E. Watson
Nickname	"Terrible Tommy"
Born	January 18, 1892; Oskaloosa, Iowa
Died	March 6, 1966 (aged 74); Panama Canal Zone
Allegiance	United States of America
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1912–1950
Rank	Lieutenant general
Commands	2nd Battalion 6th Marines; 3rd Marine Brigade; 2nd Marine Division; Fleet Marine Force, Pacific
Conflicts	Banana Wars Dominican intervention; ; World War I; Chinese Civil War; World War II Gilbert and Marshall Islands campaign Battle of Kwajalein; Battle of Eniwetok; ; Marianas campaign Battle of Saipan; Battle of Tinian; ; Battle of Okinawa; ;
Awards	Navy Distinguished Service Medal (2)

Thomas Eugene Watson (January 18, 1892 – March 6, 1966) was a United States Marine Corps General who served in the Marine Corps from 1912 to 1950. His last command (January 1, 1948 – July 1, 1950) was as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. Previously, he had commanded the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and was commanding officer of the famed Second Division in the battle for Saipan and Tinian during World War II. For outstanding services in this capacity, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Distinguished Service Medal.