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Louis H. Wilson Jr.

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Gender Male
Death19 years ago
Date of birth February 11,1920
Zodiac sign Aquarius
Date of died June 21,2005
DiedBirmingham
Alabama
United States
Place of burialArlington National Cemetery, Arlington, Virginia, United States
Years of service1941–1979
Awards Purple Heart
Legion of Merit
Defense Distinguished Service Medal
National Order of Vietnam
Navy Medal of Honor
Born Brandon
Mississippi
United States
Buri Arlington National Cemetery
Education Millsaps College
Servicebranch United States Marine Corps
Date of Reg.
Date of Upd.
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Louis H. Wilson Jr. Life story


Louis Hugh Wilson Jr. was 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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