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JOHN ROBERT LILLEY II
| Date of Birth | 18 March 1929 |
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9 June 1950 |
| Date Retired | 1 July 1981 |
| Years Served | 34 |
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| Highest Rank | Colonel |
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Lilley, Grandson, Son |
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Unit Operations |
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E-2-7 Korea May 1951 – December 1951 Rifle Platoon Leader E-2-7 Korea December 1951- February 1952 AT Assault Platoon Leader 3rd MARDIV RVN July 1968- April 1969 Asst. G-4, Division Engineer 3rd MARDIV RVN April 1969- August 1969 C.O. 3rd Engineer Battalion |
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Awards/Badges |
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Silver Star, Defense Superior Service Medal, Combat Action Ribbon, Bronze Star w/ Combat V, Defense Meritorious Service Medal, Purple Heart, Meritorious Unit Citation w/ bar, Navy Unit Commendation Medal w/ bar, Navy/Marine Corps Parachutists Badge, U.S. Army Parachute Badge. |
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Any comments or anecdotes you’d like to add |
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I served 34 years in the USMC retiring with rank of Colonel. My son served 2 years in the USMC until he was injured in an accident at CLNC, rank of LCPL. My grandson graduated as a PFC from Marine Corps Boot Camp at Parris Island on 9 Jan. 2004. (A picture of the 3 generations of Marines is attached.) |
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Most Memorable Moment |
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Departing Korea and heading home. |
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Career After USMC |
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Executive Secretary, Emergency Mobilization Preparedness Board an instrumentality of the National Security Council. (1981-1985) - Director of Security, Federal Emergency Management Agency. (1986-1993) Retired. (1993-1996) - Personal Trainer and Vice President, Lifestyle Fitness Incorporated. (1996-present) |
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Current Affiliations |
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Marine Corps League, Marine Corps Heritage Foundation, Marine Corps Association, Marine Corps Reserve Association, American Legion Post #10, Freedom Museum of Manassas, VA, The Retired Officers Association, Joel Prouty Lodge AF&AM. Life Member 1st MARDIV Association, Life Member 3 rd MARDIV Association. |
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Family Information |
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Married
for 47 ˝ years to Nathalie Roche of Worcester, Massachusetts. She passed away
on 8 March 2001 and her ashes are buried
at Arlington National Cemetery.
Children:
Russell Lilley (the Marine) and 2 grandchildren: Justin and Shaun. Barbara
Lilley (mother of Marine) and 3 grandchildren: Matthew (Marine), Adam and Karyn. |
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Hobbies |
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Physical fitness and reading. |
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Degrees/Schools |
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Bachelor of Arts (Mathematics), Clark University, Worcester, Massachusetts. 1950. |
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Current Address |
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4315 Aldie Road, Catharpin, VA 20143 Phone: 703 754 9866 E-mail: Jacklilley@aol.com |
