Thomas E. Watson (USMC), Date of Birth, Place of Birth, Date of Death
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United States Marine Corps general
Date of Birth: 18-Jan-1892
Place of Birth: Oskaloosa, Iowa, United States
Date of Death: 06-Mar-1966
Profession: military officer
Nationality: United States
Zodiac Sign: Capricorn 
About Thomas E. Watson (USMC)
- Thomas Eugene Watson (January 18, 1892 – March 6, 1966) was a United States Marine Corps General who served in the Marine Corps from 1912 to 1950.
- His last command (January 1, 1948 – July 1, 1950) was as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific.
- Previously, he had commanded the Second Marine Division at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina, and was commanding officer of the famed Second Division in the battle for Saipan and Tinian during World War II.
- For outstanding services in this capacity, he was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a second Navy Distinguished Service Medal.
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