Gen Edwin A. Pollock, USMC
Class of 1921
Hometown: Augusta, Ga.
- Pollock was a highly decorated combat veteran of World War II and Korea. He commanded both the 1st and 2d Marine Divisions, and is the only one to have served as commanding general of both the Atlantic and Pacific Fleet Marine Force.
- Pollock was awarded the Navy Cross for extraordinary heroism while in action against Japanese forces August 20-21, 1942, on Guadalcanal. When troops under his command were ambushed by a powerful enemy force, Pollock left his Command Post, advanced through intense mortar and machine-gun fire to the front line where he constantly exposed himself to enemy fire while directing his men for 12 hours. Due to his courageous leadership and bravery, his command destroyed practically the entire enemy force of 700.
- Upon his retirement, Pollock was advanced to the rank of general upon by reason of having been specially commended in combat.