Lewie G. Merritt
Military Person
1897 – 1974
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Who was Lewie G. Merritt?
Lewie Griffith Merritt 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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- Born
- Jun 26, 1897
Ridge Spring - Also known as
- Lewie Merritt
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Profession
- Education
- George Washington University
- The Citadel, The Military College of South Carolina
- Died
- Mar 24, 1974
Fort Sam Houston - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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