USMC 26th Marine Corps Commandant Lou Wilson Individual Flag Gov't Issue

Description: Official USMC Commandant’s individual sized flag. Used on vehicles or guidons. From the effects of Louis Hugh Wilson Jr., 26th Commandant of the Marine Corps, and Medal of Honor recipient. Measures 15” x 12” counting the sleeve side. In mint condition. Official DSA label inside. Made by Annin Flag Co. under gov’t contract in 1977. Very hard to find any items related to USMC general officers let alone to the commandants. See pics for condition, you be the judge. $ 5.99 to start. HISTORY: Louis Hugh Wilson Jr. (February 11, 1920 – June 21, 2005) was a United States Marine Corps four-star general and a World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guam. He served as the 26th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1975 until his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1979, after 38 years of service.Early lifeMilitary careerWilson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve in May 1941 and was commissioned a second lieutenant in November of that year. After attending officers' basic training, he was assigned to the 9th Marine Regiment at Marine Corps Base, San Diego, California.World War IIWilson was deployed to the Pacific theater with the 9th Marines in February 1943, making stops at Guadalcanal, Efate, and Bougainville. He was promoted to captain in April 1943. During the Battle of Guam on July 25–26, 1944, while commanding Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, Wilson earned the nation's highest honor for heroism in combat, the Medal of Honor, when he and his company repelled and destroyed a numerically superior enemy force. Because of wounds received, he was evacuated to the United States Naval Hospital, San Diego, where he remained until October 16, 1944.Wilson returned to duty as commanding officer, Company D, Marine Barracks, Camp Pendleton, California. In December 1944, he was transferred to Washington, D.C., where he served as detachment commander at the Marine Barracks. While in Washington, he was presented the Medal of Honor by President Harry S. Truman. He was promoted to major in March 1945.1946 to 1965From June 1946 until August 1951, Wilson had consecutive tours as dean and assistant director, Marine Corps Institute; aide-de-camp to the commanding general, Fleet Marine Force (FMF), Pacific; and officer in charge, District Headquarters Recruiting Station, New York City.Promoted to lieutenant colonel in November 1951, while stationed at Quantico, Virginia, Wilson served consecutively as commanding officer of The Basic School's 1st Training Battalion; commanding officer of Camp Barrett; and executive officer of The Basic School. He completed the Officer's Senior Course in August 1954.After a brief tour as a senior school instructor, Marine Corps Schools, Quantico, Wilson departed for Korea to serve as assistant G-3, 1st Marine Division. In August 1955, he returned to the United States with the 1st Division, and was appointed commanding officer, 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines, 1st Marine Division. In March 1956, Wilson was assigned to Headquarters Marine Corps (HQMC), serving two years as head, Operations Section, G-3 Division. He then returned to Quantico, first as commanding officer of the Test and Training Regiment, and later as commanding officer of The Basic School.In June 1962, after graduation from the National War College, Wilson was assigned as joint plans coordinator to the deputy chief of staff (plans and programs), HQMC.Vietnam WarWilson transferred to the 1st Marine Division and deployed with the division in August 1965, stopping at Okinawa before going to Vietnam. As assistant chief of staff, G-3, 1st Marine Division, he was awarded the Legion of Merit and the Republic of Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Gold Star.1966 to 1975 Upon his return to the United States in August 1966, Wilson assumed command of the 6th Marine Corps District, Atlanta, Georgia. Promoted to brigadier general in November 1966, he was assigned to HQMC in January 1967, as legislative assistant to the commandant of the Marine Corps until July 1968. He then served as chief of staff, Headquarters, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific, until March 1970, earning a second Legion of Merit.Wilson was advanced to the grade of major general in March 1970 and assumed command of I Marine Amphibious Force, 3rd Marine Division on Okinawa, where he was awarded a third Legion of Merit for his service.In April 1971, Wilson returned to Quantico for duty as deputy for education/director, Education Center, Marine Corps Development and Education Command. He was promoted to lieutenant general in August 1972 and on September 1, 1972, assumed command of Fleet Marine Force, Pacific. During that tour, Wilson was presented the Korean Order of National Security Merit, Guk-Seon Medal, 2d Class and the Philippine Legion of Honor (Degree of Commander) for his service to those countries.Commandant of the Marine CorpsWilson was promoted to general on July 1, 1975, when he assumed the office of Commandant of the Marine Corps. As commandant, Wilson repeatedly stressed modernization of the post-Vietnam Marine Corps. He insisted on force readiness, responsiveness, and mobility by maintaining fast-moving, hard-hitting expeditionary units, each consisting of a single integrated system of modern ground- and air-delivered firepower, tactical mobility, and electronic countermeasures. Wilson was the first Marine Corps commandant to serve full-time on the Joint Chiefs of Staff. *See pics for details and condition - ask all questions before item ends as our antiques and collectibles are sold AS-IS* Shipping can be combined on like sized items only with prior approval. Payment expected within 48 hours or auction win will be cancelled. See pictures for details on condition and design. We bring to the market specially curated cowboy, Civil War items, Indian, signs, advertising, gold rush, and military items from the Old West and frontier sourced from estates, barns, garages, and anywhere that treasures hide. We do our best to describe and photograph all items, but we leave it to the experts (you) to decide what you like and what you don't...you be the judge. Please ask any/all questions you may have BEFORE bidding.

Price: 350 USD

Location: Loomis, California

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