Lewie Griffith Merritt (nicknamed "Griff") (June 26, 1897 – March 24, 1974) was a major general and early aviator in the United States Marine Corps. Merritt served over 30 years in the Marine Corps, including service in World War I at Belleau Wood and as an aviator during World War II in both the European and Pacific Theaters. After retiring from the Marine Corps, Merritt practiced law in South Carolina.
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26 June 1897 Ridge Springs, South Carolina
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Died |
24 March 1974 (aged 76) Fort Sam Houston, Texas
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Zodiac | Cancer |
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