Richard Davis Hearney (1939) is a retired United States Marine Corps four-star general who served as the Assistant Commandant of the Marine Corps from 1994 to 1996.
Biography Hearney is a native of Petaluma, California. He was commissioned a second lieutenant in 1962 following completion of the Platoon Leaders Class program. He holds a B.S. degree from Stanford University and an M.S. degree from Pepperdine University. He graduated from the Naval War College in June 1980.
Hearney commanded at the squadron, air group, and air wing level. During Desert Shield and Desert Storm he served as Deputy Commander, I MEF. His staff tours included Deputy Director, J-3, U.S. European Command as well as Deputy Chiefs of Staff for Requirements and Programs, and Aviation at Headquarters Marine Corps, Washington, D.C. General Hearney was advanced to general and assumed the position of assistant commandant on July 15, 1994.
General Hearney currently sits on the Honorary Board for the 501 (c) (3) Non Profit Wine Country Marines
Personal In the 2024 United States presidential election, Hearney endorsed Kamala Harris.
Awards and decorations His personal decorations and medals include: Naval Aviator BadgeNavy Distinguished Service MedalDefense Superior Service MedalLegion of Merit w/ 1 award starDistinguished Flying CrossBronze Star w/ valor devicePurple HeartAir Medal w/ valor device, gold award numeral "1" and bronze Strike/Flight numeral "38"Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal w/ valor deviceNavy Presidential Unit CitationJoint Meritorious Unit AwardNavy Unit CommendationNational Defense Service Medal w/ 1 service starVietnam Service Medal w/ 2 service starsSouthwest Asia Service Medal w/ 2 service starsNavy Sea Service Deployment RibbonNavy & Marine Corps Overseas Service Ribbon w/ 4 service starsVietnam Gallantry Cross unit citationVietnam Civil Actions unit citationVietnam Campaign MedalKuwait Liberation Medal (Saudi Arabia)Kuwait Liberation Medal (Kuwait)
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