Alan Shapley
| Alan Shapley | |
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LtGen Alan Shapley
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| Born |
February 9, 1903 New York City, New York |
| Died | May 13, 1973 (aged 70) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1927-1962 |
| Rank |
 Lieutenant General
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| Unit | USS Arizona |
| Commands held |
2nd Marine Raider Battalion 4th Marine Regiment FMF, Pacific |
| Battles/wars | Korean War |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star |
Lieutenant General Alan Shapley (February 9, 1903 - May 13, 1973) was a United States Marine Corps officer who survived the sinking of the USS Arizona during the World War II Attack on Pearl Harbor, and went on to serve with distinction in the Pacific Theater and later in the Korean War. He was awarded the Silver Star for his gallantry on December 7, 1941, and later the Navy Cross for his extraordinary heroism during the Battle of Guam. His last command was as the commanding general of the Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
The general, who competed in football, basketball and track at the U.S. Naval Academy, was active in athletics throughout his career. He coached and played on the All-Marine Corps football teams of 1927 and 1928, refereed U.S. Fleet boxing events for three years, and coached or participated in football, basketball, baseball and boxing at most of his duty stations before World War II.
Alan Shapley was born on February 9, 1903 in New York City. His early schooling was received at Vallejo, California, and he was graduated from the Peddie School at Hightstown, New Jersey in 1922.
He then entered the U.S. Naval Academy where he was a star football player. He graduated from the Academy on June 2, 1927, receiving his commission as a Marine second lieutenant.
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