
Chesty Puller
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Gender | Male |
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Death | 53 years ago |
Date of birth | June 26,1898 |
Zodiac sign | Cancer |
Born | West Point |
Virginia | |
United States | |
Date of died | October 11,1971 |
Died | Hampton |
Virginia | |
United States | |
Buried | Christchurch Parish Cemetery, Christ Church, Virginia, VA |
Rank | Lieutenant general |
Battles and wars | Banana Wars |
United States occupation of Haiti | |
Height | 171 (cm) |
Awards | Purple Heart |
Bronze Star Medal | |
Silver Star | |
Distinguished Service Cross | |
Legion of Merit | |
Air Medal | |
Navy Cross | |
Place of burial | Christchurch Parish Cemetery, Christ Church, Virginia, United States |
Children | Lewis Burwell Puller Jr. |
Virginia McCandlish Puller | |
Siblings | Samuel D. Puller |
Pattie Puller | |
Emily Puller | |
Parents | Martha Puller |
Matthew Puller | |
Date of Reg. | |
Date of Upd. | |
ID | 421261 |
Chesty Puller Life story
Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller was a United States Marine Corps officer. Beginning his career fighting guerillas in Haiti and Nicaragua as part of the Banana Wars, he later served with distinction in World War II and the Korean War as a senior officer.