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Pate, Randolph M. (Randolph McCall), 1898-1961
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Randolph McCall Pate (b. Feb. 11, 1898, Port Royal, S.C.-d. July 31, 1961, Bethesda, Md.), U.S. Marine Corps general, was commissioned in the Marine Corps in 1922 after graduating from the Virginia Military Institute. During the 1920s, he was assigned duty in the Dominican Republic, China, Hawaii, and various U.S. posts. During World War II, he participated in the planning and combat phases of the Guadalcanal campaign and saw other service in the Pacific Theater. He commanded the 1st Marine Divi...
