Other Notable Former Personnel
- Ralph Abell, awarded the Navy Cross after taking over for Capt Barber as CO of F/2/7.
- James Brady- Columnist and author, served with 2/7 during the Korean War.
- John Chafee – US Senator, served with 2/7 during the Korean War.
- Ronald D. Castille – Chief Justice of the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, served with 2/7 during the Vietnam War.
- Brigadier General Herman H. Hanneken, Medal of Honor, Battalion Commander on Guadalcanal.
- Angel Mendez – Navy Cross, Vietnam War.
- Anthony Swofford – Author, Served with 2/7 during the Gulf War.
- Roy Tackett – Author, served with 2/7 during World War II.
- Lieutenant General Paul K. Van Riper, Battalion Commander 1983–1985.
- Cpl Brady Gustafson – Navy Cross, Afghanistan 2008
- PFC Richard Weinmaster – Navy Cross, Afghanistan 2008
- GySgt Brian Blonder – Navy Cross awarded for actions while attached to 2/7 in Afghanistan during 2008.
- Cpl Chee Kwan - Top Shot (Season 4) Contestant, served with 2/7 in Iraq during 2007 and Afghanistan during 2008.
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