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Occupation of Nicaragua
World War II

Chinese Civil War

AwardsNavy Cross (2)
Distinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army)
Distinguished Service Medal (Navy)
French Fourragère

Keller Emrick Rockey (September 22, 1888 – June 6, 1970) was a highly decorated Lieutenant General in the United States Marine Corps, who commanded the Fifth Marine Division in the Battle of Iwo Jima during World War II and the Third Amphibious Corps during the occupation of North China following the war.

For outstanding services with the Third Amphibious Corps, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (U.S. Army), and for exceptionally meritorious service with the Fifth Marine Division, he was awarded the Distinguished Service Medal (Navy). The citation for the latter reads in part: