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Lewis Burwell "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898 – October 11, 1971) was 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.
May 10, 2024 · United States Marine Corps officer who was the most decorated and venerated Marine in the history of the Corps. Across three wars and two counterinsurgency campaigns, Puller won five Navy Crosses and earned an unrivaled place in the hearts of Marines as the quintessential Leatherneck.
Jun 20, 2018 · Lt. Gen. Lewis "Chesty" Puller was a Marine’s Marine. A bonafide badass leatherneck, with the scars to prove it. Here are 5 reasons why this Marine is a legend.
Lewis Burwell Puller, “Chesty”, is the type of warrior that arises in times of peril to our great Republic. Although he is unique, we cannot help but wish that “another Chesty” will arise & lead the forces against our enemies.
Lewis "Chesty" Puller (1898-1971), was a 37-year veteran of the USMC, ascended to the rank of lieutenant general and is the most decorated Marine in the history of the Corps. He served...
Jul 3, 2019 · Lewis B. "Chesty" Puller (June 26, 1898–October 11, 1971) was a U.S. Marine who saw battle experience in World War II and in the Korean War conflict. He was one of the most decorated Marines in U.S. history.
Lieutenant General Lewis "Chesty" Burwell Puller, colorful veteran of the Korean fighting, four World War II campaigns and expeditionary service in China, Nicaragua and Haiti, was one of the most decorated Marines in the Corps, and the only Leatherneck ever to win the Navy Cross five times for heroism and gallantry in action.
Dec 22, 2021 · Lewis Burwell “Chesty” Puller, whose barrel chest and blunt manner inspired his nickname, was a thirty-seven-year veteran of the United States Marine Corps who rose to the rank of lieutenant general.
Mar 25, 2022 · Chesty Puller is a name synonymous with the US Marine Corps. The most decorated Marine in the service’s history, he served during three wars and two counterinsurgency campaigns. He’s a topic of legend, and despite passing away in 1971 is still spoken about by new recruits and veterans alike.
Then-Lieutenant Colonel “Chesty” Puller (center) on Guadalcanal in 1942. His career would span four decades and two world wars and earn him a place as one of the great historical figures in the Marine Corps.
