Gene A. Deegan
Born (1936-08-03) August 3, 1936
Lewisville, Minnesota, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States
Service/branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1958–1991[1]
RankMajor general
Commands heldMarine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center
Battles/warsVietnam War

Gene Austin Deegan (born August 3, 1936) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps. He attended the United States Naval Academy, graduating in 1958.[2] He served as commanding general of the Marine Corps Air-Ground Combat Center in Twentynine Palms, California.[3]

References

  1. Larson, Mike (September 2008). Heroes: A Year in Vietnam with the First Air Cavalry Division. ISBN 9780595525218.
  2. "Gene Deegan - Recipient -". valor.militarytimes.com. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
  3. "Navy Officer in Fraternization Case Cleared of All Charges". Los Angeles Times. 26 May 1988. Retrieved 9 January 2020.
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