Samuel Jaskilka

Samuel Jaskilka
General Jaskilka in 1976
Born	(1919-12-15)December 15, 1919 Ansonia, Connecticut, U.S.
Died	January 15, 2012(2012-01-15) (aged 92) Arlington County, Virginia, U.S.
Military career
Allegiance	United States
Branch	United States Marine Corps
Service years	1942–1978
Rank	General
Commands	2nd Marine Division
Conflicts	World War II Battle of Tarawa Korean War Battle of Inchon Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War
Awards	Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star

Gen. Sam Jaskilka met with representatives of the Ukrainian American Veterans at Buffalo, N.Y. in 1989.

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.