Chesty Puller
Senior officer
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... Wikipedia
Born: June 26, 1898, West Point, VA
Died: October 11, 1971 (age 73 years), Hampton, VA
Awards: Navy Cross, Distinguished Service Cross, Legion of Merit, and more
Children: Lewis Burwell Puller Jr.
Place of burial: Christchurch Parish Cemetery, Christ Church, VA
Parents: Martha Puller and Matthew Puller
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