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Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) 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.
Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller's leadership is one of the reasons why to this day, Marine Corps officers in the field never eat until the enlisted men have been served. Chesty was a Marine’s...
Chesty Puller (born June 26, 1898, West Point, Virginia, U.S.—died October 11, 1971, Hampton, Virginia) was a United States Marine Corps officer who was the most decorated and venerated Marine in the history of the Corps.
Lewis "Chesty" Puller (1898-1971), was a 37-year veteran of the USMC, ascended to the rank of lieutenant general and is the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps. He...
Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller, is a Marine Corps icon who's known for his quotable quotes nearly as much as his battlefield accomplishments. Here are 13 of the lines that show why Puller is ...
Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898–October 11, 1971) was a U.S. Marine who saw battle experience in World War II and in the Korean War conflict. He was one of the most decorated Marines in U.S. history.
Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Burwell Puller, colorful veteran of the Korean fighting, four World War II campaigns and expeditionary service in China, Nicaragua and Haiti, was one of the most decorated Marines in the Corps, and the only Leatherneck ever to win the Navy Cross five times for heroism and gallantry in action.
Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, whose barrel chest and blunt manner inspired his nickname, was a thirty-seven-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps who rose to the rank of lieutenant general.
Lewis Burwell Puller, “Chesty”, is the type of warrior that arises in times of peril to our great Republic. Although he is unique, we cannot help but wish that “another Chesty” will arise & lead the forces against our enemies.
Then-Lieutenant Colonel “Chesty” Puller (center) on Guadalcanal in 1942. His career would span four decades and two world wars and earn him a place as one of the great historical figures in the Marine Corps.