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Louis H. Wilson

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Officer (1920-2005)

United StatesLived 1920 to 2005 · aged 85
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Louis Hugh Wilson Jr. was a United States Marine Corps four-star general and a World War II recipient of the Medal of Honor for his actions during the Battle of Guam. He served as the 26th commandant of the Marine Corps from 1975 until his retirement from the Marine Corps in 1979, after 38 years of service.

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Wilson in Football Uniform, circa 1930.Wilson in Football Uniform, circa 1930.Wilson as a captain receives his Medal of HonorWilson as a captain receives his Medal of HonorWilson as a brigadier general at the 1967 General Officers Symposium (2nd from left, top row)Wilson as a brigadier general at the 1967 General Officers Symposium (2nd from left, top row)Wilson with President Jimmy Carter in August 1978.Wilson with President Jimmy Carter in August 1978.

Awards 13

Medal of Honor
Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Purple Heart
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
World War II Victory Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Philippine Legion of Honor
Gallantry Cross
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Meritorious Unit Commendation

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Clinton RomeshaAlso won Meritorious Unit CommendationJesse RobredoAlso won Philippine Legion of HonorWilliam G. BoykinAlso won Vietnam Service MedalFrank WeadAlso won Asiatic-Pacific Campaign MedalWilliam J. CroweAlso won National Defense Service MedalJon BurgeAlso won Gallantry Cross

About this person

Country
United States
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Other
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1920 to 2005 · aged 85
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8 languages

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