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LTG Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller

Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was a United States Marine Corps lieutenant general who fought guerrillas in Haiti and Nicaragua and, as a senior officer, served with distinction in World War II and the Korean War.

Puller is the most decorated Marine in American history. He is one of two United States servicemen to be awarded five Navy Crosses and one Army Distinguished Service Cross. Puller's six crosses are next in number to the eight times Eddie Rickenbacker received the nation's second-highest military award for valor.[1]

Puller retired from the Marine Corps in 1955, after 37 years of service. He lived in Virginia and died in 1971, at age 73.


Nickname(s)
"Chesty"

Born
June 26, 1898
West Point, Virginia

Died
October 11, 1971 (aged 73)
Hampton, Virginia

Buried
Christchurch Parish Cemetery
Christ Church, Saluda, Virginia

Allegiance
United States

Service/branch
United States Marine Corps

Years of service
1918–1955

Rank
Lieutenant General

Unit
1st Marine Division

Commands held
2nd Marine Division
3rd Marine Division
1st Marines
1st Battalion, 7th Marines
2nd Battalion, 4th Marines

Battles/wars
Banana Wars Occupation of Haiti
Occupation of Nicaragua
Battle of Agua Carta
Battle of El Sauce

World War II
Action along the Matanikau
Battle for Henderson Field
Battle of Cape Gloucester
Battle of Peleliu

Korean War
Battle of Inchon
Second Battle of Seoul
Battle of Chosin Reservoir


Awards
Navy Cross (5)
Distinguished Service Cross
Silver Star
Legion of Merit w/ "V" Device (2)
Bronze Star Medal w/ "V" Device
Air Medal (3)
Purple Heart

Spouse(s)
Virginia Montague Evans

Relations
Lewis Burwell Puller, Jr. (son)
Virginia McCandlish Puller (daughter)