Carl Epting Mundy Jr.
U.S. Marine Corps General
Born
July 16th, 1935
90 years ago
Died
2014
11 years ago — 79 years old
Category
Military & Warriors
Country
United States
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A United States Marine Corps general served as the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1991 to 1995. Mundy graduated from the United States Naval Academy in 1958 and participated in significant military operations. His leadership during the Gulf War was noted, and he oversaw training and modernization efforts within the Marine Corps. Mundy emphasized the importance of amphibious operations and played a key role in transforming the Corps to meet post-Cold War challenges.
Served as Commandant of the Marine Corps
Led during the Gulf War
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