Commandants of The Marine Corps
The Commandant of the United States Marine Corps is the highest-ranking officer of the United States Marine Corps and a member of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, reporting to the Secretary of the Navy but not to the Chief of Naval Operations. Three Marines who served in 2nd Battalion 9th Marines became Commandant of the Marine Corps. They are listed in the table in accordance to the years in which they served as Commandants and their ranks are those which they held while serving in 2/9, they were:
| Name | Rank in 2/9 | Unit served | Served as Commandant | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Robert E. Cushman, Jr. |
Lieutenant Colonel | Commanding officer of 2/9 from January 2, 1943 to April 20, 1945 | January 1, 1972 to June 30, 1975 | |
Louis H. Wilson Jr. |
Captain | Company F, 2nd Battalion, 9th Marines, 3rd Marine Division | July 1, 1975 to June 30, 1979 | |
Charles C. Krulak |
Colonel | Operations Officer of 2/9 from 1977 to 1978 | June 30, 1995 to June 30, 1999 |
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