Frank J. Breth
Frank J. Breth | |
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2nd Battalion, 1st Marines Director of Intelligence, HQMC | |
| Awards | Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star (3) Purple Heart (2) |
Frank J. Breth (October 12, 1937 – December 6, 2003) was a
Early years
Frank Breth was born in Fairmont, West Virginia. He graduated from Shades Valley High School in Homewood, Alabama, and the Virginia Military Institute, Lexington, Virginia, where he earned his B.S. degree in chemistry. He also earned a M.A. in personnel administration from George Washington University.[1]
Marine Corps career
He was commissioned in 1959, following the completion of the platoon Leaders Class Program. Upon completion of
Promoted to
Breth returned to the United States in September 1968, and was assigned to
In July 1976, Breth assumed command of the
Promoted to colonel in May 1981, he returned to the United States the following month for duties as the deputy director, 9th Marine Corps District, Kansas City, Kansas. In August 1982, he assumed command of the 9th Marine Corps District. He returned to Camp Pendleton in July, for duty as the assistant chief for staff, G-3, I Marine Amphibious Force. In June 1985, he was promoted to brigadier general and assumed the duty as the director of Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps. In January 1988, he was assigned as director of the C412 Department/Director of Marine Corps Intelligence, Headquarters Marine Corps. He assumed the duties of commanding general, MCRD/WRR, San Diego in September 1988, and completed military service and retired in September 1989.[1]
General Breth died of cancer on December 6, 2003, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Online resources
- "Brigadier General Frank J. Breth – Deceased". United States Marine Corps. 20 August 2004. Archived from the original on 20 August 2007. Retrieved 2 June 2017.
