Victor H. Krulak

Victor H. Krulak
Victor H. Krulak
Nickname	"Brute"
Born	January 7, 1913; Denver, Colorado, U.S.
Died	December 29, 2008 (aged 95); San Diego, California, U.S.
Buried	Fort Rosecrans National Cemetery, San Diego
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1934–1968
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	0-4990
Commands	Fleet Marine Force, Pacific; Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego; 5th Marine Regiment; 2nd Parachute Battalion
Conflicts	World War II Operation Cartwheel Battle of Vella Lavella; Raid on Choiseul; ; Battle of Okinawa; ; Korean War Battle of Inchon; Second Battle of Seoul; Battle of Chosin Reservoir; ; Vietnam War;
Awards	Navy Cross; Navy Distinguished Service Medal; Legion of Merit (3); Bronze Star Medal (with "V"); Purple Heart; Air Medal
Spouses	Amy Chandler (1936–2004; her death; 3 children)
Relations	General Charles C. Krulak (son)
Other work	Newspaper columnist

Victor Harold Krulak (January 7, 1913 – December 29, 2008) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer who saw action in World War II, Korea and Vietnam. Krulak, considered a visionary by fellow Marines, was the author of First to Fight: An Inside View of the U.S. Marine Corps and the father of the 31st Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Charles C. Krulak.