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Established in 1801, Marine Barracks Washington, is the "Oldest Post of the Corps" and has been the residence of every commandant of the Marine Corps since 1806. The selection of the site for the Barracks was a matter of personal interest to President Thomas Jefferson, who rode through Washington with Lt. Col. William Ward Burrows, the second commandant of the Marine Corps, in search of a suitable location. The site now occupied was approved due to its proximity to the Washington Navy Yard and because it was within easy marching distance of the Capitol.

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Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, is greeted by a volunteer during the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by Marines of Alpha Company upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Hershel “Woody” Williams, the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the Battle of Iwo Jima and retired Marine Chief Warrant Officer 4, is greeted by a volunteer during the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by Marines of Alpha Company upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Medal of Honor recipient, greets guests during the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by Marines of Alpha Company upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Retired Marine Col. Harvey C. Barnum, Medal of Honor recipient, greets guests during the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by Marines of Alpha Company upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Alpha Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., support the annual Medal of Honor (MoH), Honor Flight at Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington, D.C., March 23, 2019. The 30 MoH recipients were welcomed by the Marines upon their arrival, among a military band, numerous volunteers, and people eager to shake their hands. The honor flight aims to pay tribute to those who served their country during times of war and received our nation’s highest and most prestigious personal military decoration; the Medal of Honor. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. support a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fold the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

A firing party with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. renders a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

A firing party with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. renders a three-volley salute during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. John I. Hudson at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, Feb. 26, 2019. Lt. Gen. Hudson enlisted in the Navy on July 23, 1952 and was commissioned as a second lieutenant in the Marine Corps and designated as a Naval Aviator on June 11, 1954. During his 37-year career, Hudson held various commands; his final assignment was Deputy Commandant for Manpower. At the time of his retirement in 1989, Hudson was the active duty Marine Aviator holding the earliest designation date. Hudson's personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal, Distinguished Flying Cross, Bronze Star with combat distinguishing device, and 24 Air Medals. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Lance Cpl. Frederick Gabourel, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire drill as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Lance Cpl. Frederick Gabourel, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., fires an M27 Infantry Automatic Rifle during a live-fire drill as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

A Marine with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., rushes to a fighting position during a live-fire drill as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

A Marine with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., rushes to a fighting position during a live-fire drill as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

A Marine with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., participates in a Combat Life Saving (CLS) class as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

A Marine with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., participates in a Combat Life Saving (CLS) class as a part of a field training exercise aboard Marine Corps Base Quantico, Quantico, Virginia, Feb. 7, 2019. Marines with Bravo Company, MBW, completed a three-day training evolution that consisted of a modified Table 5 qualification course (Combat Stress Shoot), live-fire, buddy-team rush drills, and a 203 IR shoot. (Official U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with the Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., pose for a photo with Iwo Jima veterans at the Barracks, Feb. 15, 2019. A ceremony was held for the Iwo Jima Association of America, including five Iwo Jima veterans, in honor of the 74th anniversary of the battle. Brigadier Gen. William J. Bowers, president, Marine Corps University, was the keynote speaker of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., pose for a photo with Iwo Jima veterans at the Barracks, Feb. 15, 2019. A ceremony was held for the Iwo Jima Association of America, including five Iwo Jima veterans, in honor of the 74th anniversary of the battle. Brigadier Gen. William J. Bowers, president, Marine Corps University, was the keynote speaker of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with the Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interact with a veteran at the Barracks, Feb. 15, 2019. A ceremony was held for the Iwo Jima Association of America, including five Iwo Jima veterans, in honor of the 74th anniversary of the battle. Brigadier Gen. William J. Bowers, president, Marine Corps University, was the keynote speaker of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Marines with the Marine Corps Color Guard, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., interact with a veteran at the Barracks, Feb. 15, 2019. A ceremony was held for the Iwo Jima Association of America, including five Iwo Jima veterans, in honor of the 74th anniversary of the battle. Brigadier Gen. William J. Bowers, president, Marine Corps University, was the keynote speaker of the event. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Cpl. Damon McLean/Released)

Photo by Cpl. Damon McLean

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., march in formation during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., carry the casket of Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., carry the casket of Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marines with Marine Barracks Washington D.C. march in formation during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

A Marine Body Bearer, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., holds the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

A Marine Body Bearer, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., holds the National Flag during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., stand at the position of attention during a full honors funeral for Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., unload the casket of Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Marine Corps Body Bearers, Bravo Company, Marine Barracks Washington D.C., unload the casket of Lt. Gen. Leo Dulacki during a full honors funeral for Dulacki at Arlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, March 13, 2019. Dulacki enlisted in the Marine Corps in 1941 and received his commission as a second lieutenant on Sept. 2, 1941. During his 32 years of service, Dulacki fought in World War II, Korea and Vietnam; he retired in January 1974. His personal decorations included the Distinguished Service Medal with a gold star, Legion of Merit with a combat distinguishing device for valor with three gold stars, and the Purple Heart. Dulacki passed away on Jan. 4, 2019 six days after his 100th birthday. (U.S. Marine Corps photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp/Released)

Photo by Sgt. Robert Knapp