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COMMANDER // 1912–1999

Rathvon M. Tompkins

United StatesUnited States1 battle1 war

Lifespan

1912 – 1999

192519501975Vietnam War · 1955–1975 broad period; major U.S. combat 1965–1973Khe Sanh — Jan–Jul 1968 · United States · Vietnam War

Active service 1968 — 1 battle across 1 war; first command at age 56.

Profile

Rathvon McClure Tompkins was a highly decorated United States Marine Corps major general. He saw combat in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and led Marine units during the Dominican Civil War. Tompkins is well known for his part as commander of the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam.

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Battles (1)

Last verified June 2026
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