Lt Gen Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller
Born: June 26, 1898
Place of Birth: West Point, Virginia
Enlisted: 1917
Died: October 11, 1971
Place of Burial: The Cemetary at Chris Church, Middlesex County, Virginia
On October 31, 1955, Lewis B "Chesty" Puller, who earned five Navy Crosses, retired as a Lieutenant General. He requested reinstatement in 1966, but was denied by HQMC
The most decorated Marine of all time being awarded 52 ribbons and medals - he was awarded the Navy Cross an amazing FIVE TIMES - the Navy Cross is the second highest award a Marine can be awarded, it is only outranked by the Medal of Honor
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Born: June 26, 1898
Place of Birth: West Point, Virginia
Enlisted: 1917
Died: October 11, 1971
Place of Burial: The Cemetary at Chris Church, Middlesex County, Virginia
On October 31, 1955, Lewis B "Chesty" Puller, who earned five Navy Crosses, retired as a Lieutenant General. He requested reinstatement in 1966, but was denied by HQMC
The most decorated Marine of all time being awarded 52 ribbons and medals - he was awarded the Navy Cross an amazing FIVE TIMES - the Navy Cross is the second highest award a Marine can be awarded, it is only outranked by the Medal of Honor
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