Chesty Puller

(1898-1971)

Legendary United States Marine Corps general

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Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) served as 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. By the time of his retirement in 1955, he had reached the rank of lieutenant general.

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Born	26 June 1898 West Point, Virginia
Died	11 October 1971 (aged 73) Hampton, Virginia
Zodiac	Cancer
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