

Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Marine aviator - Navy Cross recipient for the Battle of Guadalcanal (1906-1985)
Arlington National Cemetery
Richard C. Mangrum (* 27. October 1906 in Seattle; † 28. September 1985 in Southern Pines) was an assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps, Marine aviator - Navy Cross recipient for the Battle of Guadalcanal. He was 78 years old. He studied at University of Washington. His awards include Distinguished Flying Cross, Legionnaire of Legion of Merit and Air Medal. He was buried at Arlington National Cemetery.