Maurice C. Gregory

Maurice Clinton Gregory (October 9, 1881 – October 27, 1949) was a decorated mustang officer of the United States Marine Corps with the rank of brigadier general. He spent his career mostly in Quartermaster Department of the Marine Corps beginning as private in the field assignments, ultimately reaching the general's rank and command of Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia during World War II.

Early career

Gregory was born on October 9, 1881, in Cresco, Iowa, and, following high school, he enlisted in the Marine Corps as a private on February 23, 1905. He attended the boot camp and subsequently served as enlisted man for twelve years. Gregory reached the rank of Quartermaster's Clerk (equivalent to Marine Gunner's rank) and received together four Marine Corps Good Conduct Medals for exemplary behavior and efficiency during his enlisted service. He also saw service in the Philippines in the prewar period.

Assembly line production of military hardware and housekeeping supplies included hat ornaments, mosquito nets, mess pans, helmets, articles of uniforms, foot lockers, buckets, stoves, tent poles, bunks, etc. General Gregory oversaw 6,000 employees and marines and Depot received Army-Navy "E" Award for production efficiency in 1943. Gregory himself received the Legion of Merit for his service at Depot of Supplies, Philadelphia.

He retired on September 1, 1945, by reason of pending retirement and settled in Philadelphia with his wife Mae Agnes Gregory. Brigadier General Maurice C. Gregory died on October 27, 1949, and is buried at Arlington National Cemetery in Virginia. They had together two sons: Noel, who served as major in the Marine Corps Reserve, and Marshall, who was graduate of the Naval Academy and retired as colonel.