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Samuel Jaskilka

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps

Died when: 92 years 31 days (1105 months)
Star Sign: Sagittarius

 

Samuel Jaskilka

Samuel Jaskilka (December 15, 1919 – January 15, 2012) was a U.S.Marine four-star general whose last assignment was Assistant Commandant of the United States Marine Corps (1975–1978).

General Jaskilka was a highly decorated veteran of the Korean War, having led the landing at Inchon as a company commander with the 2nd Battalion, 5th Marines.

He retired from the Marine Corps in 1978 after 36 years of service.


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