Julian N. Frisbie
| Julian Neil Frisbie | |
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Julian N. Frisbie as Colonel, USMC
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| Born |
November 30, 1894 Virden, Illinois |
| Died | April 28, 1963 (aged 68) Oakland, California |
| Buried at | Golden Gate National Cemetery |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch |
 United States Marine Corps
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| Years of service | 1917–1948 |
| Rank |
 Brigadier General
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| Service number | 0-313 |
| Commands held |
Portsmouth Naval Prison 7th Marine Regiment 5th Marine Regiment CoS of 1st Marine Division |
| Battles/wars |
World War I |
| Awards |
Navy Cross Silver Star Legion of Merit |
| Other work | Warden of Southern Michigan Prison |
World War I
Dominican Campaign
Nicaraguan Campaign
World War II
Julian Neil Frisbie (November 30, 1894 - April 28, 1963) was a highly decorated Officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of Brigadier General, who is most noted for his service as Commanding officer of the 7th Marine Regiment during the Battle of Cape Gloucester and later as Warden of Southern Michigan Prison during 1952 riots.
Julian N. Frisbie was born on November 30, 1894 in Virden, Illinois. He attended Illinois College in Jacksonville, Illinois and graduated with Bachelor's degree in Chemistry in 1917. Frisbie enlisted in the Marine Corps in June 1917 and quickly reached the rank of Sergeant. He was subsequently appointed Drill Instructor at Training Center within Marine Barracks Parris Island, South Carolina and was decorated with Marine Corps Good Conduct Medal for his service there.
In August 1918, Frisbie was assigned to the Officer Candidates School at Marine Barracks Quantico, Virginia. He graduated from the officer's course on December 15, 1918 and was commissioned second lieutenant on the same date. His first assignment as an officer was with 15th Marine Regiment, which was sent to suppress rebels in Dominican Republic at the end of February 1919.
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