Joseph Charles Burger (1902 to 1982) was an American college athlete who went on to a long career as a United States Marine Corps officer. Born in Washington, D.C., he studied at the University of Maryland, where he played tackle on the football team and also played on the basketball and lacrosse teams, earning varsity letters in football from 1921 to 1924, in lacrosse in 1924 and 1925, and in basketball in 1924 and 1925. After commissioning in the Marine Corps in 1925 he continued to play football for the Quantico Marines and later served as an assistant coach there. He rose to lieutenant general and commanded Marine Corps Recruit Depot, Parris Island, during the Ribbon Creek incident of 1956.
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Burger was born on May 11, 1902, in Washington, D.C. and later attended the local McKinley Technology High School.
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Joseph Charles Burger (May 11, 1902, February 1, 1982) was a decorated United States Marine Corps officer and college athlete.
Early career, birthplace
Burger was born on May 11, 1902, in Washington, D.C. and later attended the local McKinley Technology High School.
Plays: Lacrosse, Early career, lacrosse
Burger played for the football team as a tackle, and on the basketball and lacrosse teams.
Plays: American Football, Early career, football
Burger played for the football team as a tackle, and on the basketball and lacrosse teams.
Plays: Basketball, Early career, basketball
Burger played for the football team as a tackle, and on the basketball and lacrosse teams.
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