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Carl Epting Mundy, Jr. (born July 16, 1935 – died April 2, 2014) was a very important leader in the United States Marine Corps. He was a General, which is a very high rank. From 1991 to 1995, he was the 30th Commandant of the Marine Corps. This means he was the top leader of all Marines. He was also part of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, a group of top military leaders who advise the President. Carl Mundy was born in Atlanta, Georgia.

He passed away on April 2, 2014, in Alexandria, Virginia. He was 78 years old and died from a type of cancer. His daughter, Elizabeth Gunter, survived him.

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  • DD-SD-00-00989 US Marine Corps Commandant, GEN Carl Mundy in 1993

    Mundy visiting Marines in Somalia that are assigned to the mission of Operation Restore Hope

  • Randy Norfleet with USMC commandant, 1995

    Mundy visiting a survivor of the Oklahoma City bombing in 1995.

  • The 35th Commandant of the Marine Corps (CMC), Gen. James F. Amos, right, and Marine Corps First Lady Bonnie Amos, left, greet the 30th CMC, retired Gen. Carl E. Mundy, Jr., prior to a breakfast in Mundy's honor 130509-M-LU710-007

    Mundy in May 2013

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