Orlo K. Steele | |
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| Born | 28 October 1932 Oakland, California, U.S. |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1956–1990 |
| Rank | Major general |
| Commands held | 2nd Marine Division |
| Battles/wars | Vietnam War |
Orlo K. Steele (born 28 October 1932) is a retired major general in the United States Marine Corps whose assignments included Inspector General of the Marine Force and Commander of the 2nd Marine Division. He graduated from Stanford University in 1956. [1] [2] [3]
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