Major General Marshall Stubbs was born in Nebraska in 1906. After graduating from the United States Military academy in 1929, he served with the Infantry for four years, transferring to the Chemical Warfare Service in 1934.

He served as a senior Chemical Officer in the European Theater during World War II. After the war he commanded the Chemical Corps Materiel Command and the 1st Logistical Command.

His distinguished service with the Chemical Corps culminated with his assignment as Chief Chemical Officer from 1958 to 1963. Major General Stubbs many decorations include the Distinguished Service Medal, the Ordre de Leopold with Palm from Belgium and Croix de Guerre with Palm from France.

Major General Marshall Stubbs died 20 November 1990.