Rathvon M. Tompkins

Rathvon McClure Tompkins (August 23, 1912 – September 17, 1999) was a highly decorated United States Marine Corpsmajor general. He saw combat in World War II, the Korean War, the Vietnam War and led Marine units during the Dominican Civil War. Tompkins is well known for his part as commander of the 3rd Marine Division during the Battle of Khe Sanh in Vietnam.

During his 36 years of Marine Corps service, Tompkins was awarded the Navy Cross, the United States military's second highest decoration awarded for in combat, for his actions during the Battle of Saipan and the Silver Star for actions during the Battle of Tarawa.