Alfred H. Noble
| Alfred Houston Noble | |
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General Alfred H. Noble, USMC
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October 26, 1894 Federalsburg, Maryland |
| Died | September 27, 1983 (aged 88) LaJolla, California |
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 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1917 - 1956 |
| Rank |
 General
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| Unit | 6th Marines |
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General Alfred Houston Noble (October 26, 1894 – September 27, 1983) was a United States Marine Corps general served in combat with the Marines from World War I in the Battle of Belleau Wood to World War II in the Pacific theater. His last command, before retiring from the Marine Corps with over 39 years of service, was as Commanding General, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia.
Alfred Noble was born on October 26, 1894, at Federalsburg, Maryland. After graduation from St. John's College, at Annapolis, he reported for active duty as a Marine second lieutenant on May 24, 1917, and embarked for France that October.
During World War I, Noble fought as commander of the 83rd Company, 6th Marine Regiment, in the Aisne-Marne Defensive, (Chateau Thierry), the Aisne-Marne Offensive (Soissons), the St. Mihiel Offensive and the Meuse-Argonne Offensive (Champagne and Argonne Forest). He was awarded the Navy Cross, the Distinguished Service Cross, the Silver Star with Oak Leaf Cluster and the Croix de Guerre with silver star and diploma. In addition he was cited twice in General Orders of the War Department and once by the Commanding General, AEF. He was also entitled to wear the French Fourragere which was awarded the 6th Marines.
Noble's Navy Cross was for gallantry in action from 6-June 8, 1918, during the battle of Belleau Wood. The citation states in part:
"…He was conspicuous for his judgment and personal courage in handling his company in attacks against superior numbers in strongly fortified machine-gun positions. His fortitude and initiative enabled his command each time to achieve success."
By the end of World War I, he had risen to the rank of captain.
After the war, he served in the Army of Occupation in Germany until returned to the United States in July 1919.
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