Kenneth J. Houghton

Kenneth John Houghton
BornOctober 17, 1920
San Francisco, California, U.S.
DiedMarch 27, 2006(2006-03-27) (aged 85)
La Jolla, California, U.S.
Buried
AllegianceUnited States
BranchUnited States Marine Corps
Years of service1942–1977
RankMajor General
Commands5th Marine Regiment
1st Marine Division
3rd Marine Division
Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego
Battles / warsWorld War II

Korean War

Vietnam War

AwardsNavy Cross
Silver Star (2)
Legion of Merit (3)
Bronze Star Medal (2)
Purple Heart (3)

Kenneth John Houghton (October 17, 1920 – March 27, 2006) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of major general.