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David Monroe Shoup ( December 30, 1904 – January, 13 1983) was a general of the United States Marine Corps who was awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, served as the 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, and, after retiring, became one of the most prominent critics of the Vietnam War.
16 de jan. de 1983 · Gen. David M. Shoup, a retired Commandant of the Marine Corps, a World War II hero and an early, outspoken critic of United States involvement in the Vietnam War, died Thursday of a heart ailment...
Col. David M. Shoup led a successful assault on Betio Island, Tarawa Atoll, Gilbert Islands in November 1943. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his gallantry, leadership, and devotion to duty in the face of heavy enemy fire and casualties.
General David M. Shoup, USMC (Retired), (1904-1983) David Monroe Shoup was born on 30 December 1904 in Battle Ground, Indiana. Graduating from DePauw University in Indiana, he was appointed a...
David Monroe Shoup (30 December 1904 – 13 January 1983) was a decorated general of the United States Marine Corps who was awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, became the 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, and, after retiring, became one of the most prominent critics of the Vietnam War.
Future Marine Corps Commandant David M. Shoup was not supposed to be heading toward the north shore of Betio Island on 20 November 1943. Until a mere ten days earlier, he had been serving as a lieutenant colonel and operations and training officer (D-3) of the 2d Marine Division.
David Monroe Shoup was a general of the United States Marine Corps who was awarded the Medal of Honor in World War II, served as the 22nd Commandant of the Marine Corps, and, after retiring, became one of the most prominent critics of the Vietnam War.
