Merrill B. Twining
US Marine Corps general (1902–1996) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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General Merrill Barber Twining (November 28, 1902 – May 11, 1996) was a United States Marine Corps general who received a "tombstone promotion" to four-star general upon retirement. He was the brother of Air Force General Nathan Farragut Twining, and the nephew of Rear Admiral Nathan Crook Twining.[1][2]
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Merrill Barber Twining | |
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Born | (1902-11-28)November 28, 1902 Monroe, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Died | May 11, 1996(1996-05-11) (aged 93) Fallbrook, California, U.S. |
Allegiance | United States of America |
Service/ | United States Marine Corps |
Years of service | 1923–1959 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | 3rd Marine Division 1st Marine Division |
Battles/wars | World War II Korean War |
Awards | Legion of Merit (2) Navy Commendation Medal |
Relations | Nathan F. Twining (brother) Nathan C. Twining (uncle) |
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