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Marine MGen Charles Bishop, Jr..
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Contact Info
Home Town Elizabeth
Last Address Romeoville, IL
Date of Passing Jun 27, 2009
Location of Interment Abraham Lincoln National Cemetery (VA) - Elwood, Illinois
MGen Bishop retired from the USMCR in 1990, with a total of 35 Years Marine Corps service (39 years counting his NROTC). He continued in his civilian career of financial consulting and in the banking arena. H worked at the Melton Bank in Pittsburg, PA and at Northern Trust Bank and Exchange Natiuonal Bank in Chicago. He and his wife spent a number of years in Beaufort, SC, running a business, golfing and fishing. They returned to the Chicago are to be closer to their family.
Other Comments:
The General died at his home in Romeoville, IL on Saturday June 27, 2009.
Marine Attack Squadron 233 (VMA-233) was an A-4 Skyhawk attack squadron in the United States Marine Corps. The squadron, also known as the Flying Deadheads. were part of the Marine Forces Reserve and were based at Naval Air Station Norfolk, Virginia until their deactivation in 1969.
