Leo D. Hermle
U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Leo David "Dutch" Hermle (June 30, 1890 – January 21, 1976) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Marine Corps with the rank of lieutenant general. He was a recipient of Army and Navy second highest decorations, Navy Cross and Distinguished Service Cross, which he earned during his service in both World Wars.
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Leo D. Hermle | |
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Nickname(s) | "Dutch" |
Born | (1890-06-30)June 30, 1890 Hastings, Nebraska, U.S. |
Died | January 21, 1976(1976-01-21) (aged 85) San Diego, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1917–1949 |
Rank | Lieutenant General |
Service number | 0-420 |
Commands held | Marine Corps Recruit Depot San Diego 6th Marine Regiment 8th Marine Regiment |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Navy Cross Distinguished Service Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star (2) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Other work | Professor of Law, University of San Diego |
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