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USMC general and Commandant of the Corps (1879–1965)
General Thomas Holcomb (August 5, 1879 – May 24, 1965) was a United States Marine Corps officer who served as the seventeenth Commandant of the Marine
Thomas_Holcomb
Military rank of the United States
Miles, while serving as Commanding General of the United States Army Thomas Holcomb, the first U.S. Marine promoted to the rank as Commandant of the Marine
Lieutenant general (United States)
Lieutenant_general_(United_States)
Surname list
the USA. Notable people with the surname Holcomb include: Al Holcomb, American football coach Amasa Holcomb, American farmer, surveyor, civil engineer
Holcomb_(surname)
American politician & criminal (born 1942)
streets, Mike Gillich, hired a hitman from Texas named Thomas Holcomb to commit the two murders. Holcomb was given the handgun with a homemade silencer and
Pete_Halat
American comedian, radio host and actor (born 1969)
Corey Lamont Holcomb (June 23, 1969) is an American comedian, radio host and actor. Born and raised in Chicago, Illinois, Holcomb got his start in comedy
Corey_Holcomb
Senior advisor and task manager for the Commandant of the Marine Corps
was created by the 17th commandant of the Marine Corps, Major General Thomas Holcomb, who appointed Colonel Alexander A. Vandegrift as the first military
Military Secretary to the Commandant of the Marine Corps
Military_Secretary_to_the_Commandant_of_the_Marine_Corps
Senior-most officer and service chief of the United States Marine Corps
ISBN 978-0-87021-012-9. Ulbrich, David J. (2011). Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps, 1936–1943. Naval Institute
Commandant of the United States Marine Corps
Commandant_of_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
American politician (1945–2024)
Thomas Martin "Hoke" Holcomb (September 14, 1945 – May 8, 2024) was an American politician and teacher who served as a member of the Michigan House of
Thomas_M._Holcomb
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General
was also a cousin of Commandant of the Marine Corps General Thomas Holcomb. Bankson T. Holcomb III. was born on April 14, 1908, in Wilmington, Delaware,
Bankson_T._Holcomb_Jr.
Specially designated military operations that are considered unconventional
requested commando units to raid Japanese-held islands. Major General Thomas Holcomb, the Marine Commandant, chose the name "Raiders" and created two battalions
Special_operations
USMC special operations unit
"Marine Commandos". The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Major General Thomas Holcomb, was of the opinion, however, that "the term 'Marine' is sufficient
Marine_Raiders
US military base in Qinhuangdao, China
to the US Marine Corps and renamed Camp Holcomb after the Commandant of the Marine Corps, General Thomas Holcomb The base was surrendered to the Japanese
Camp_Holcomb
USMC Medal of Honor recipient (1887–1973)
January 31, 2009. Ulbrich, David J. (2011). Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps, 1936–183. Naval Institute
Alexander_Vandegrift
World War II U.S. military organization
trained, battle ready men of the corps for action." Initially, General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, had been opposed to having women
United States Marine Corps Women's Reserve
United_States_Marine_Corps_Women's_Reserve
1976 soundtrack album by Bill Conti
"Reflections" – 3:19 "Marines' Hymn/Yankee Doodle" (Jacques Offenbach/Thomas Holcomb/Traditional, arranged by Conti) – 1:45 "Take You Back (Street Corner
Rocky: Original Motion Picture Score
Rocky:_Original_Motion_Picture_Score
U.S. Naval Service medal for valor
(also an MOH) Myron Harrington Jr. Leo D. Hermle (also an Army DSC) Thomas Holcomb Edward Buist Hope, (also an Army DSC) Henry L. Hulbert (also an MOH
Navy_Cross
United States Marine Corps general
war. In their place is conflict, profiteering and apathy." In 1941, Thomas Holcomb offered Carlson a commission as a major in the Marine Corps Reserve
Evans_Carlson
City in Delaware, United States
American lawyer and judge Thomas Holcomb, commandant of the United States Marine Corps Dave May, former MLB player Thomas McKean, lawyer, politician
New_Castle,_Delaware
Submarine of the United States
launched on 12 May 1941, sponsored by Mrs. Beatrice M. Holcomb, wife of Major General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the United States Marine Corps. Drum
USS_Drum_(SS-228)
Official hymn of the US Marine Corps
in the 1951 film Halls of Montezuma. On 21 November 1942, Commandant Thomas Holcomb approved a change in the words of the first verse's fourth line from
Marines'_Hymn
II. In January 1944, a tombstone promotion made retiring commandant Thomas Holcomb the first four-star general in Marine Corps history. Alan G. Kirk received
Legislative history of United States four-star officers
Legislative_history_of_United_States_four-star_officers
American diplomat, archaeologist, soldier, and publisher (1890-1972)
President Franklin D. Roosevelt Preceded by Leo J. Keena Succeeded by Thomas Holcomb United States Ambassador to Iceland In office September 30, 1941 – June
Lincoln_MacVeagh
Advance in rank awarded at retirement
promotions for combat citations produced the first four-star Marine, Thomas Holcomb; the first three-star dentist, Alexander G. Lyle; and the first three-star
Tombstone_promotion
Military unit
USMCR. Served with 75th Company, 1st Battalion during World War I. Thomas Holcomb, General, USMC. Commanded 2nd Battalion during World War I. Arnold W
6th_Marine_Regiment
Overview of the role of the United States Navy during World War II
B. Nimitz. (1976). David J. Ulbrich (2011). Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of Modern Marine Corps, 1936-1943. Annapolis, Maryland:
United States Navy in World War II
United_States_Navy_in_World_War_II
United States Marine Corps general
served as assistant commandant of the Marine Corps under Major General Thomas Holcomb from April to September 1939, during which he was promoted to brigadier
Holland_Smith
Navy and of the Marine Corps through its Commandant, then Lt. General Thomas Holcomb and his successor as Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lt. General Alexander
Military history of the United States during World War II
Military_history_of_the_United_States_during_World_War_II
Allied planning conference during World War II
Rear Admiral R. K. Turner, Director, War Plans Division Major General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant, U.S. Marine Corps U.S. Army officers General George C.
Arcadia_Conference
United States Marine Corps commandant
In September 1939, when Hitler's legions invaded Poland, he wrote to Thomas Holcomb, then the current commandant of the Marine Corps, and volunteered to
John_A._Lejeune
Educational institution in Carlisle, Pennsylvania
1932 Leonard T. Gerow, Class of 1932 Wade H. Haislip, Class of 1932 Thomas Holcomb, Class of 1932 John P. Lucas, Class of 1932 Alexander M. Patch, Class
United States Army War College
United_States_Army_War_College
Military unit
for a massed parachute drop. On 30 December 1943, Marine Commandant Thomas Holcomb ordered the 1st Marine Parachute Regiment to be disbanded, and along
Paramarines
United States Naval Service's distinguished service medal
Herdt Diego E. Hernández H. Kent Hewitt (2 awards) Frank T. Hines Thomas Holcomb James L. Holloway Jr. James L. Holloway III (4 awards) Ephraim P. Holmes
Navy Distinguished Service Medal
Navy_Distinguished_Service_Medal
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
Match. Whaling was commended by the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb and also received a letter of commendation by the Assistant Secretary
William_J._Whaling
US Marine Corps general (1885–1943)
assistant to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, from November 1941 to March 1942. In March 1942, General Barrett assumed
Charles_D._Barrett
Military unit
USMC. Served with 79th Company, 2nd Battalion during World War I. Thomas Holcomb, General, USMC. Commanded 2nd Battalion during World War I. Later became
2nd_Battalion,_6th_Marines
rank to lieutenant general, making Thomas Holcomb the first three-star Marine to serve on active duty. Holcomb's superior, chief of naval operations
List of United States Marine Corps lieutenant generals on active duty before 1960
List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_lieutenant_generals_on_active_duty_before_1960
United States Navy admiral (1877–1954)
Impressed, Little forwarded the article to Marine Corps Commandant Thomas Holcomb, initiating a chain of events that resulted in the development of the
Edward_C._Kalbfus
United States Marine Corps general
Military offices Preceded by Maj. Gen. Ben Hebard Fuller Commandant of the United States Marine Corps 1934–1936 Succeeded by Lt. Gen. Thomas Holcomb
John_H._Russell_Jr.
American manufacturer of surveying instruments and telescopes
Massachusetts, where he grew up. Holcomb was Elijah Holcomb Jr. and Lucy Holcomb and a descendant of the immigrant Thomas Holcomb. His paternal grandfather,
Amasa_Holcomb
High military officers of the United States
the highest Marine Corps general rank was that of Major General, with Thomas Holcomb becoming the first three-star Marine general and Alexander Vandegrift
General officers in the United States
General_officers_in_the_United_States
Former military base in California, United States
training base on the grounds of Camp Kearny called Camp Holcomb, named for Major-General Thomas Holcomb who was then commandant of the Marine Corps. By 1940
Camp_Kearny
October 28 – Ethel Merman November 4 – King George II November 11 – Thomas Holcomb November 18 – Leopold Stokowski November 25 – Kenneth Roberts December
List of covers of Time magazine (1940s)
List_of_covers_of_Time_magazine_(1940s)
List of Delaware state legislatures
Memoirs of the Senate. Newark, Delaware: Roger A. Martin. Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. 2 vols. Philadelphia: L. J. Richards
List of Delaware General Assembly sessions
List_of_Delaware_General_Assembly_sessions
1918 American film
Marianne Marnholm Lew Hart as Hoffman Thomas Holcomb as The Commanding Officer (credited as Major Thomas Holcomb) Lieutenant J. F. Rorke as Lieutenant
The_Unbeliever
WW2 battle in the Solomon Islands
ISBN 0-89141-549-1. Ulbrich, David J. (2011). Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of the Modern Marine Corps, 1936–183. Naval Institute
Battle_of_Edson's_Ridge
United States Marine Corps officer
Unsolved Mystery Of Pete Ellis". LtGen Thomas Holcomb to Adm. Harold R. Stark, 7 Jun 1942, folder 10, HOlcomb MSS, MCHC. The oral history of Gen. Lemuel
Earl_Hancock_Ellis
U.S. Marine Corps WWII-era coastal defense battalions
Historical Center. LCCN 96174419. OCLC 34920984. Retrieved 2020-05-17. Thomas Holcomb and the Advent of the Marine Corps Defense Battalion, 1936–1941[dead
Marine_defense_battalions
Cargo ship built in 1919
issue ship caused consternation at Headquarters, Marine Corps, General Thomas Holcomb pleading with the Chief of Naval Operations—Admiral William D. Leahy—to
USS_Antares_(AG-10)
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
senior to Marston, so (over the objections of Marine Corps Commandant Thomas Holcomb) Marston's unit was "detached for service with the Army by order of
John_Marston_(USMC)
American lineage society
Captain Thomas Hudner, MOH Captain James Lawrence Captain Thomas Truxton General Thomas Holcomb Major General John A. Lejeune General Lemuel C. Shepherd
Society_of_the_Cincinnati
Name Photo Date of rank (LGEN) Date retired Commission Notes 1 Thomas Holcomb 20 Jan 1942 Jan 1944 1900 (OCS) (1879–1965) Commandant of the Marine
List of United States Marine Corps four-star generals
List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_four-star_generals
necessary supplies and support, both logistical and military. As General Thomas Holcomb put it, This motley armada could not win the war on its own, but the
Allied landing craft in World War II
Allied_landing_craft_in_World_War_II
US Marine and Medal of Honor recipient
a January 1943 ceremony in the Navy Department. Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb (right), Commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps, was among those present
Clyde_A._Thomason
American television director and producer (1943–2024)
Rod Holcomb (May 28, 1943 – January 24, 2024) was an American television director and producer, best known for directing the pilot and finale of ER. Holcomb
Rod_Holcomb
Military unit
leadership of its commander, Major General Clayton B. Vogel, Commandant Thomas Holcomb ordered Alexander Vandegrift to take command. Vandegrift, the commander
I_Marine_Amphibious_Corps
(1854–1934) – businessman; U.S. representative from Delaware General Thomas Holcomb (1879–1965) – 17th commandant of the U.S. Marine Corps; born in New
List_of_people_from_Delaware
convened its General Board to discuss expansion of the USMC. Major General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the Marines, who lived in Delaware and Washington, DC
Desegregation in the United States Marine Corps
Desegregation_in_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
American Marine Corps amphibious recon officer (1912–1986)
the Caribbean area, persuaded the Marine Corps commandant, General Thomas Holcomb to reconsider. Jones was subsequently approached by a colonel, a lieutenant
James_L._Jones_Sr.
Tender of the United States Navy
Marine Division on Guadalcanal. Also present were Lieutenant General Thomas Holcomb, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, who by happenstance was in Nouméa
USS_Argonne_(AS-10)
Political appointee May 21, 1942 October 21, 1942 November 21, 1943 Thomas Holcomb – Political appointee March 21, 1944 June 14, 1944 May 30, 1948 North
List of ambassadors of the United States to South Africa
List_of_ambassadors_of_the_United_States_to_South_Africa
Vietnam War. Holcomb was born in Baker, Oregon, the son of George Noble Holcomb and Wadean M. Rohner, and a descendant of Thomas Holcomb. He joined the
John_Noble_Holcomb
convened its General Board to discuss expansion of the USMC. Major General Thomas Holcomb, Commandant of the Marines said that African Americans had no right
Racial segregation in the United States Armed Forces
Racial_segregation_in_the_United_States_Armed_Forces
American politician (1844–1932)
Carlos Holcomb and Adah L. Bushnell, and a descendant of the immigrant Thomas Holcomb. He studied in the public school system New Hartford. He then studied
Marcus_H._Holcomb
Series of war novels by W.E.B. Griffin
mentions from time to time. Lieutenant General (previously Major General) Thomas Holcomb: Commandant of the Marine Corps; later relieved by Lieutenant General
The_Corps_Series
Brigade set up by Dutch government in exile
their eventual battalions and companies. Commandant of the USMC general Thomas Holcomb was enthusiastic about the Dutch plan to establish a marine unit and
Mariniersbrigade
nominee Silas A. Holcomb defeated the Republican nominee, incumbent Lieutenant Governor of Nebraska Thomas Jefferson Majors. Silas A. Holcomb, People's Independent
1894 Nebraska gubernatorial election
1894_Nebraska_gubernatorial_election
American commissioned officer
when the WAACs hired her. The Commandant of the Marine Corps, Gen. Thomas Holcomb, was insistent that the women's reserve would wear the same traditional
Anne_A._Lentz
WWII US attack transport
occupation of Martinique were proceeding apace. On 24 May, General Thomas Holcomb, the Commandant of the Marine Corps, drew upon the manpower resources
USS_William_P._Biddle
American Marine Corps general
lieutenant colonel Gerald C. Thomas. The problems in command of 1st Division were promptly recognized by the Commandant Thomas Holcomb, who relieved Torrey and
LeRoy_P._Hunt
Brigadier General in the United States Marine Corps
tasks was to brief then Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC) LtGen Thomas Holcomb on what he had seen in England and what he recommended going forward
Edward_C._Dyer
United States Marine Corps general (1882–1964)
1939, he received word from Commandant Thomas Holcomb about receiving of command of the 2nd Marine Brigade. Holcomb planned to bring the brigade up to the
Clayton_Barney_Vogel
need for advance base defense in the region. Commandant Major General Thomas Holcomb formed four Defense Battalions to defend advance naval bases from ground
History of ground based air defense in the United States Marine Corps
History_of_ground_based_air_defense_in_the_United_States_Marine_Corps
Brigadier general (USMC) William Halsey, Jr., Fleet Admiral (United States) Thomas Holcomb, General & Commandant (USMC) James L. Kauffman, Vice Admiral (USN) Ernest
Order_of_Naval_Merit_(Cuba)
United States and Confederate Army naval officer (fl. 1839–1852)
month-long illness. His second wife died on October 11, 1913. His grandson Thomas Holcomb was Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1936–1943) and first
Joseph_Nicholson_Barney
United States Marine Corps general
commandant, Thomas Holcomb, demanding a substitute for his assistant chief of staff for operations, Colonel Joseph W. Knighton. Holcomb asked Holland
Robert_E._Hogaboom
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
December 1938, Howard was selected by Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb, for the capacity of Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps Schools
Archie_F._Howard
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General
prestigious capacity of aide to the Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb in July 1940. Brunelli remained at Headquarters Marine Corps until June
Austin_R._Brunelli
Denzō Ishizaki (1886–1999)". LongeviQuest. Retrieved 29 July 2023. "Georges Thomas". LongeviQuest. 3 July 2024. Retrieved 5 July 2024. "Josino Levino Ferreira"
List of the verified oldest people
List_of_the_verified_oldest_people
American swimmer (born 1999)
The New York Times wrote that after the vetoes by Holcomb and Cox, as well as the win by Thomas at the NCAA championship, "Transgender rights are dominating
Lia_Thomas
U.S. Marine Corps Brigadier General (1896–1974)
Washington, D.C., and appointed as Military Secretary to the Commandant, Thomas Holcomb in March 1940. In this capacity, he was responsible for the day-to-day
William_C._James
American bobsledder (1980–2017)
Steven Paul Holcomb (April 14, 1980 – May 6, 2017) was an American bobsledder who competed from 1998 until his death in 2017. At the 2010 Winter Olympics
Steven_Holcomb
American football player and commentator (born 1977)
best NFL teams from the 2000s". Yardbarker. Retrieved December 17, 2025. Holcomb, Dave (August 12, 2019). "The 25 best quarterbacks of the 2010s". Yardbarker
Tom_Brady
English actor (died 1636)
advent of stage actresses in the Restoration era. Shank trained Thomas Pollard, Thomas Holcomb, John Honyman, Nicholas Burt, and John Thompson, who were significant
John_Shank
United States amphibious operations for US Navy, US Army and US Marine Corps
authors list (link) David J. Ulbrich (2011). Preparing for Victory: Thomas Holcomb and the Making of Modern Marine Corps, 1936-1943. Annapolis, Maryland:
United States amphibious operations
United_States_amphibious_operations
rank to lieutenant general, making Thomas Holcomb the first three-star Marine to serve on active duty. Holcomb's superior, chief of naval operations
List of United States Marine Corps lieutenant generals from 2000 to 2009
List_of_United_States_Marine_Corps_lieutenant_generals_from_2000_to_2009
United States Marine Corps general
operation and received a letter of commendation by the commandant, Thomas Holcomb, "for exercising "good judgment and initiative in immediately leading
George_O._Van_Orden
American politician (1809–1898)
Through its Governors. Wilmington, Delaware: McClafferty Press. Scharf, John Thomas (1888). History of Delaware 1609-1888. 2 vols. Philadelphia: L. J. Richards
John_P._Cochran
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
was contacted by his old friend, now Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb in March 1941 and asked whether he would return to active duty. Keyser
Ralph_S._Keyser
U.S. Marine Corps general (1918–1985)
creation of own marine elite units, Commandant of the Marine Corps Thomas Holcomb ordered creation of two raider battalions. Edson and his battalion were
Edwin_B._Wheeler
American Marine Corps Major General
Secretary of the Navy Frank Knox or Commandant of the Marine Corps, Thomas Holcomb. During his tenure as commanding general at Parris Island, approximately
Emile_P._Moses
American football player and coach (born 1992)
Sean Thomas Mannion (born April 25, 1992) is an American professional football coach and former quarterback who is the offensive coordinator for the Philadelphia
Sean Mannion (American football)
Sean_Mannion_(American_football)
United States Marine Corps general
chief at Marine Corps Schools under the command of future Commandant, Thomas Holcomb. Cumming received a promotion to the rank of lieutenant colonel in October
Samuel_C._Cumming
American legislative session
Democratic majority. Charles C. Stockley, Sussex County, Democratic Thomas Holcomb Sr., New Castle County, Democratic Senators were normally elected by
78th Delaware General Assembly
78th_Delaware_General_Assembly
United States naval officer, hydrographer (1846–1919)
Beatrice Miller Clover and Mary Eudora Miller Clover. Beatrice married Thomas Holcomb, who served as Commandant of the United States Marine Corps during the
Richardson_Clover
American football player (born 2001)
NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 24. Retrieved April 9, 2025. Holcomb, Todd (October 19, 2018). "Centennial QB climbs to No. 2 in passing yardage"
Max_Brosmer
World War II American coastal defense unit
prior to World War II. In April 1941, Commandant of the Marine Corps Thomas Holcomb stated that African Americans had no right to serve as Marines. He went
51st_Defense_Battalion
U.S. Marine Corps Major General
out on the lack of sufficient ground warfare training and Commandant Thomas Holcomb assigned perspective brigadier general Alexander Vandegrift as assistant
Philip_H._Torrey
Heroic literary traditions of the Germanic-speaking peoples
pp. 174–175. ISBN 9780195169218. Fridthiofs saga. Translated by Holcomb, Thomas; Holcomb, Martha. Delphi Classics. 2018. ISBN 978-1-78656-101-5. Gentry
Germanic_heroic_legend
1939 film by Frederic Ullman Jr.
6th Marine Regiment by Commandant of the Marine Corps Major General Thomas Holcomb and a military parade of the 2nd Marine Brigade featuring antiaircraft
Soldiers_of_the_Sea
Philosophical perspective
such a perspective because of social and environmental influences. Thomas Holcomb in 2010 covered the topic of Deaf epistemology analyzing epistemology
Deaf_philosophy
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