Edwin Howard Simmons | |
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| Nickname(s) | "Collective memory of the Marine Corps"[1] |
| Born | August 25, 1921 Billingsport, New Jersey |
| Died | May 5, 2007 (aged 85) Alexandria, Virginia |
| Place of burial | Arlington National Cemetery, Section 25, Grave 1902 |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service | United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1942–1978 |
| Rank | Brigadier general  |
| Commands | 9th Marines Marine Corps History and Museums |
| Battles / wars | World War II – Battle of Guam Korean War –Battle of Inchon –Second Battle of Seoul –Battle of Chosin Reservoir Vietnam War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit (3) Bronze Star (2) with Combat "V" Purple Heart |
| Other work | Marine Corps History and Museums, Director Emeritus |
Edwin Howard Simmons (August 25, 1921 – May 5, 2007) was a United States Marine Corps brigadier general. He was a career officer who served in combat during three wars — including landing at Inchon and fighting at the Chosin Reservoir in the Korean War. He was renowned as the official Marine Corps historian, being called "the collective memory of the Marine Corps". His 1974 book The United States Marines: A History is a seminal reference text.
- ^ Ewing, Marine Corps Times, 2007.