Herbert Beckington
Herbert Beckington | |
|---|---|
| Inspector General of the United States Agency for International Development | |
| In office September 1, 1977 – August 26, 1994 | |
| President | Jimmy Carter Ronald Reagan George H. W. Bush Bill Clinton |
| Preceded by | Position established |
| Succeeded by | Jeffrey Rush |
| Personal details | |
| Born | October 3, 1920 Rockford, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | October 14, 2007 (aged 87) Alexandria, Virginia, U.S. |
| Resting place | Arlington National Cemetery |
| Education | The Citadel (BS) Catholic University (LLB) |
| Military service | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch/service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1943–1975 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | 7th Marine Regiment |
| Battles/wars | World War II Vietnam War |
| Awards | Navy Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) |
Herbert L. Beckington (October 3, 1920 – October 14, 2007) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who served in combat during World War II and the Vietnam War. He later served as the first inspector general for the United States Agency for International Development.