Alfred H. Noble

Alfred Houston Noble
General Alfred H. Noble, USMC
Born(1894-10-26)October 26, 1894
Federalsburg, Maryland
DiedSeptember 27, 1983(1983-09-27) (aged 88)
LaJolla, California
AllegianceUnited States
Service / branchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1917–1956
RankGeneral
Unit6th Marines
Commands5th Marines
Marine Corps Training Command
MCRD Parris Island
Department of the Pacific
Camp Lejeune
Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic
Battles / wars
AwardsNavy Cross
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (combat "V") (2)
Croix de Guerre
French Fourragere

General Alfred Houston Noble (October 26, 1894 September 27, 1983) was a United States Marine Corps general who served in combat with the Marines from World War I in the Battle of Belleau Wood to World War II in the Pacific theater. His last command, before retiring from the Marine Corps with over 39 years of service, was as commanding general, Fleet Marine Force, Atlantic in Norfolk, Virginia.