LtGen Herbert L. Beckington, USMC
Class of 1943
Hometown: Rockford, Il.
- Beckington served as an artillery officer in the Pacific Theater during World War II. During the Vietnam War, he served as assistant chief of staff, G-5, 1st Marine Division and as assistant chief of staff, G-2, ITT Marine Amphibious Force, and again with the 1st Marine Division, as commanding officer of the 7th Marines.
- In 1965-67 Beckington served as Military Aide to Vice President of the US, Hubert Humphrey. He retired in 1975 as Deputy Chief of Staff for Plans and OPs Headquarters Marine Corps.
- In 1977, Beckington was appointed the First inspector general, United States Agency for International Development.