28th Marine commandant, who led Corps during Beirut bombing tragedy, dies at age 91

"From September 1960 to May 1961, Kelley was the United States Marine Corps Exchange Officer with the British Royal Marines, becoming one of the few foreigners to earn the Royal Marines Commandos' coveted green beret. During this tour, he attended the Commando Course in England, served as Assistant Operations Officer with 45 Commando in Aden, and as Commander "C" Troop, 42 Commando in Singapore, Malaya and Borneo. On March 1, 1961, he was promoted to major. From June 1964 until August 1965, Kelley became Commanding Officer, Marine Barracks, Newport, Rhode Island." Wikipedia

RIP General.

He was one of the commandants while I was in the Corps. Rest in peace General. "Another Marine reporting Sir, I served my time in hell"

Rest in Peace sir.