Lowell English
| Lowell E. English | |
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BGen Lowell English
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| Born |
July 8, 1915 Fairbury, Nebraska |
| Died | September 26, 2005 (aged 90) San Diego, California |
| Allegiance |
 United States of America
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| Service/branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1938-1969 |
| Rank | Major General |
| Commands held | 2nd Battalion, 21st Marines The Basic School MCRD San Diego |
| Battles/wars |
World War II Korean War Vietnam War |
| Awards |
Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (2) Bronze Star (2) Purple Heart |
| Other work | Director, San Diego Museum of Man |
Major General Lowell Edward English (July 8, 1915–September 29, 2005) was a United States Marine Corps general who served in World War II, Korea and Vietnam.
Lowell English was born in Fairbury, Nebraska, on July 8, 1915. He received a B.A. degree in 1938 from the University of Nebraska, where he was a three-year member of the varsity football team, which was one of the Big Six Champions at the time. He turned down an offer to play football with the Chicago Bears in favor of the Marine Corps.
In July 1938, he was commissioned in the Marine Corps as a Second Lieutenant and underwent training until the following June at the Basic School for Marine Corps officers at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. After completing his training, he was stationed on board the USS Nevada for one year. He then returned to San Diego as a recruit training officer, then became a platoon leader in the 7th Defense Battalion. On February 24, 1941, English married Eleanor R. McCallum, and they remained married until his death, having three children together: Loellen Kay, Bruce Browning and Becky Lynne.
After the outbreak of World War II in December 1941, Captain English was given command of a company in the 3rd Marine Division, 2nd Brigade. He led his unit into combat at Guadalcanal and Bougainville, and was then assigned as the executive officer for the 2nd Battalion with whom he took part in the capture of Guam and was awarded a Bronze Star. In 1945, he participated in the battle of Iwo Jima and was awarded the Legion of Merit for his actions in the battle. Promoted by now to lieutenant colonel, he was subsequently wounded and evacuated back to the United States.
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