Lawrence D. Nicholson
| Lawrence D. Nicholson | |
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| Born |
June 29, 1956 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1979–present |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands held |
III Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Marine Division 2nd Marine Expeditionary Brigade 5th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars |
Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards |
Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal (2) Legion of Merit Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal |
Lawrence D. Nicholson (born June 29, 1956) is a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who serves as commanding general III Marine Expeditionary Force, having previously commanded the 1st Marine Division and Regimental Combat Team 1 during Operation Phantom Fury, where he was wounded in action. He graduated from The Citadel in 1979.
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