Lawrence D. Nicholson
Lawrence D. Nicholson | |
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Official portrait 2013 | |
| Born | June 29, 1956 Toronto, Ontario, Canada |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Branch | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1979–2018 |
| Rank | Lieutenant General |
| Commands | III Marine Expeditionary Force 1st Marine Division 1st Marine Expeditionary Brigade 5th Marine Regiment Task Force Leatherneck |
| Battles / wars | Iraq War War in Afghanistan |
| Awards | Defense Distinguished Service Medal Defense Superior Service Medal Legion of Merit Purple Heart Meritorious Service Medal |
Lawrence D. Nicholson (born June 29, 1956) is a retired United States Marine Corps Lieutenant General. He attended Augusta Military Academy in Ft. Defiance, VA. He served as Commanding General III Marine Expeditionary Force from 2015 to 2018, having previously commanded the 1st Marine Division from 2012 to 2015.